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Large Numbers Around Us

CBSE · Class 7 · Mathematics

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Topics in Large Numbers Around Us

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1. Understanding One Lakh and Related Large Numbers

  • 1 lakh is written as 1,00,000 and has 1 followed by 5 zeroes.
  • 1 crore is written as 1,00,00,000 and has 1 followed by 7 zeroes.
  • 1 million is written as 1,000,000 and is equal to ten lakhs.
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2. Estimation, Rounding, and Approximation

  • Exact numbers are not always needed; an approximate number is often enough.
  • Saying that Chintamani's population is about 75,000 gives a good idea of its size.
  • Rounding up means the approximate number is more than the actual number.
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3. Seeing Large Numbers in Real Life

  • The Statue of Unity in Gujarat is the world's tallest statue at about 180 metres.
  • Kunchikal waterfall in Karnataka drops from a height of about 450 metres.
  • Somu is 1 metre tall, and each floor of the building is about four times his height.
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4. Rapid Counting and Calculator Patterns

  • A +1000 button pressed 100 times makes 1 lakh.
  • A crore is formed when the +1000 button is pressed ten times conceptually from the lakh stage.
  • Using calculator buttons is a way to understand place value.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Understanding, comparing, reading, writing, estimating, and using large numbers in the Indian and American number systems

Meaning of lakh, crore, million, and arabIndian number systemAmerican or international number systemEstimating large numbersComparing large numbers with familiar quantitiesCalculator patterns and shortcutsMultiplication patterns in large numbersLarge-number facts and thought experiments

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Large Numbers Around Us covers several key topics that are frequently asked in CBSE Class 7 board exams. Focus on the core concepts listed on this page and practise related questions to build confidence.
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Understand the core concepts first, then work through the 37 practice questions available for this chapter. Revise formulas and definitions regularly, and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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