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<p>A number with up to 5 digits, where the first digit can be any number from 1 to 9, is known as a 5-digit number. The 5th place value of a number is called ‘Ten Thousand’ in both the Indian and International number systems. We will learn more about numbers up to 5 digits below.</p>
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<p>A number with up to 5 digits, where the first digit can be any number from 1 to 9, is known as a 5-digit number. The 5th place value of a number is called ‘Ten Thousand’ in both the Indian and International number systems. We will learn more about numbers up to 5 digits below.</p>
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<h2>What are 5-Digit Numbers?</h2>
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<h2>What are 5-Digit Numbers?</h2>
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<p>Any<a>number</a>that has exactly five digits is known as a 5-digit number. The numbers that range from 10000 to 99999 are the 5-digit numbers. For example, 54321 and 98765 are 5-digit numbers.</p>
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<p>Any<a>number</a>that has exactly five digits is known as a 5-digit number. The numbers that range from 10000 to 99999 are the 5-digit numbers. For example, 54321 and 98765 are 5-digit numbers.</p>
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<h2>How to Write Numbers up to 5-Digits?</h2>
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<h2>How to Write Numbers up to 5-Digits?</h2>
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<p>The 5-digit number can be written in two different systems: International<a>number system</a>and Indian number system</p>
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<p>The 5-digit number can be written in two different systems: International<a>number system</a>and Indian number system</p>
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<p>In both the international and Indian number systems, we generally do not use commas for 5-digit numbers. However, to aid readability, we can place a comma after every 2 digits from the right in the Indian system or after every 3 digits in the international system.</p>
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<p>In both the international and Indian number systems, we generally do not use commas for 5-digit numbers. However, to aid readability, we can place a comma after every 2 digits from the right in the Indian system or after every 3 digits in the international system.</p>
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<p>For example, the smallest 5-digit number is written as 10,000 in both systems.</p>
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<p>For example, the smallest 5-digit number is written as 10,000 in both systems.</p>
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<h2>Comparison of the Indian System and the International System</h2>
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<h2>Comparison of the Indian System and the International System</h2>
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<p>Both the Indian and International number systems represent numbers up to 5 digits similarly, with the place values being the same: Units, Tens, Hundreds, Thousands, and Ten Thousands.</p>
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<p>Both the Indian and International number systems represent numbers up to 5 digits similarly, with the place values being the same: Units, Tens, Hundreds, Thousands, and Ten Thousands.</p>
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<h2>How to Decompose 5-Digit Numbers?</h2>
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<h2>How to Decompose 5-Digit Numbers?</h2>
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<p>Any 5-digit number has place values that can go up to ten thousand. Here are the<a>place value</a>names from right to left in a 5-digit number.</p>
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<p>Any 5-digit number has place values that can go up to ten thousand. Here are the<a>place value</a>names from right to left in a 5-digit number.</p>
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<p>Digit 1: Ones / Units</p>
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<p>Digit 1: Ones / Units</p>
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<p>Digit 2: Tens</p>
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<p>Digit 2: Tens</p>
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<p>Digit 3: Hundreds</p>
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<p>Digit 3: Hundreds</p>
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<p>Digit 4: Thousands</p>
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<p>Digit 4: Thousands</p>
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<p>Digit 5: Ten Thousands</p>
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<p>Digit 5: Ten Thousands</p>
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<p>Let us take an example number: 54321 and break it into its place values.</p>
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<p>Let us take an example number: 54321 and break it into its place values.</p>
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<p>Digit 1: PV = 1 × 1 = 1</p>
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<p>Digit 1: PV = 1 × 1 = 1</p>
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<p>Digit 2: PV = 2 × 10 = 20</p>
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<p>Digit 2: PV = 2 × 10 = 20</p>
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<p>Digit 3: PV = 3 × 100 = 300</p>
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<p>Digit 3: PV = 3 × 100 = 300</p>
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<p>Digit 4: PV = 4 × 1000 = 4000</p>
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<p>Digit 4: PV = 4 × 1000 = 4000</p>
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<p>Digit 5: PV = 5 × 10000 = 50000</p>
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<p>Digit 5: PV = 5 × 10000 = 50000</p>
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<p>Here, PV stands for Place Value.</p>
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<p>Here, PV stands for Place Value.</p>
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<h2>Tips and Tricks for Numbers up to 5-Digit</h2>
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<h2>Tips and Tricks for Numbers up to 5-Digit</h2>
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<p>5-digit numbers are relatively simpler to read and write, but understanding place values can make it even easier. These tips will help you work with numbers up to 5 digits without confusion.</p>
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<p>5-digit numbers are relatively simpler to read and write, but understanding place values can make it even easier. These tips will help you work with numbers up to 5 digits without confusion.</p>
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<ul><li>Instead<a>of</a>reading all the digits at once, break them down according to place values.</li>
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<ul><li>Instead<a>of</a>reading all the digits at once, break them down according to place values.</li>
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</ul><ul><li>Count the digits to know the size of a number. For example, if a given number is 4 digits, it is<a>less than</a>10,000; if it is 5 digits, the number is 10,000 or more.</li>
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</ul><ul><li>Count the digits to know the size of a number. For example, if a given number is 4 digits, it is<a>less than</a>10,000; if it is 5 digits, the number is 10,000 or more.</li>
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</ul><ul><li>Adding a zero to the number multiplies the number by 10. For example, 5,000 × 10 = 50,000, and now the number becomes a 5-digit number.</li>
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</ul><ul><li>Adding a zero to the number multiplies the number by 10. For example, 5,000 × 10 = 50,000, and now the number becomes a 5-digit number.</li>
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</ul><h2>Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them in Numbers up to 5-Digit</h2>
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</ul><h2>Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them in Numbers up to 5-Digit</h2>
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<p>Students sometimes make mistakes when learning or writing numbers, even when it is a relatively small number like a 5-digit number. A small mistake in reading, writing, or placing commas can completely change the number. Given below are some common errors and how to avoid them.</p>
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<p>Students sometimes make mistakes when learning or writing numbers, even when it is a relatively small number like a 5-digit number. A small mistake in reading, writing, or placing commas can completely change the number. Given below are some common errors and how to avoid them.</p>
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<h3>Problem 1</h3>
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<h3>Problem 1</h3>
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<p>Write the smallest 5-digit number.</p>
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<p>Write the smallest 5-digit number.</p>
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<p>Okay, lets begin</p>
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<p>10,000</p>
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<p>10,000</p>
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<h3>Explanation</h3>
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<h3>Explanation</h3>
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<p>The smallest 5-digit number is 10,000, as it is the first number with five digits.</p>
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<p>The smallest 5-digit number is 10,000, as it is the first number with five digits.</p>
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<h3>Problem 2</h3>
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<h3>Problem 2</h3>
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<p>What is the place value of 7 in the number 47,321?</p>
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<p>What is the place value of 7 in the number 47,321?</p>
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<p>The place value is 7,000</p>
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<p>The place value is 7,000</p>
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<h3>Explanation</h3>
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<h3>Explanation</h3>
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<p>In the number 47,321, 7 is in the thousands place, so its place value is 7 × 1,000 = 7,000.</p>
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<p>In the number 47,321, 7 is in the thousands place, so its place value is 7 × 1,000 = 7,000.</p>
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<p>Well explained 👍</p>
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<h3>Problem 3</h3>
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<h3>Problem 3</h3>
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<p>Write 54,321 in the Indian number system.</p>
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<p>Write 54,321 in the Indian number system.</p>
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<p>54,321</p>
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<p>54,321</p>
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<h3>Explanation</h3>
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<p>In the Indian system, for a 5-digit number, the format remains the same as the International system, so it is written as 54,321.</p>
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<p>In the Indian system, for a 5-digit number, the format remains the same as the International system, so it is written as 54,321.</p>
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<p>Well explained 👍</p>
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<h3>Problem 4</h3>
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<h3>Problem 4</h3>
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<p>Which is greater: 98,765 or 89,999?</p>
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<p>Which is greater: 98,765 or 89,999?</p>
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<p>98,765</p>
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<p>98,765</p>
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<h3>Explanation</h3>
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<p>Both numbers are 5 digits long. We compare from the left; 98,765 is greater than 89,999.</p>
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<p>Both numbers are 5 digits long. We compare from the left; 98,765 is greater than 89,999.</p>
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<h3>Problem 5</h3>
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<h3>Problem 5</h3>
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<p>How many 5-digit numbers are there in total?</p>
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<p>How many 5-digit numbers are there in total?</p>
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<p>90,000</p>
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<p>90,000</p>
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<h3>Explanation</h3>
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<p>The smallest 5-digit number is 10,000 and the largest is 99,999. We can find the total numbers by: Number of 5-digit numbers = Largest - Smallest + 1 = 99,999 - 10,000 + 1 = 90,000</p>
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<p>The smallest 5-digit number is 10,000 and the largest is 99,999. We can find the total numbers by: Number of 5-digit numbers = Largest - Smallest + 1 = 99,999 - 10,000 + 1 = 90,000</p>
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<p>Well explained 👍</p>
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<p>Well explained 👍</p>
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<h2>FAQs on Numbers up to 5-Digit</h2>
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<h2>FAQs on Numbers up to 5-Digit</h2>
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<h3>1.What are the smallest and largest 5-digit numbers?</h3>
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<h3>1.What are the smallest and largest 5-digit numbers?</h3>
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<p>The smallest 5-digit number is 10,000, and the largest 5-digit number is 99,999.</p>
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<p>The smallest 5-digit number is 10,000, and the largest 5-digit number is 99,999.</p>
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<h3>2.How many 5-digit numbers are there in total?</h3>
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<h3>2.How many 5-digit numbers are there in total?</h3>
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<p>There are 90,000 different 5-digit numbers.</p>
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<p>There are 90,000 different 5-digit numbers.</p>
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<h3>3.Can a 5-digit number start with 0?</h3>
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<h3>3.Can a 5-digit number start with 0?</h3>
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<p>No, a 5-digit number cannot start with 0. The numbers starting with 0 have fewer than 5 digits.</p>
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<p>No, a 5-digit number cannot start with 0. The numbers starting with 0 have fewer than 5 digits.</p>
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<h3>4.What is the place value of the first digit in a 5-digit number?</h3>
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<h3>4.What is the place value of the first digit in a 5-digit number?</h3>
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<p>The first digit has a place value of ten thousand.</p>
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<p>The first digit has a place value of ten thousand.</p>
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<h3>5.Can 5-digit numbers be negative?</h3>
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<h3>5.Can 5-digit numbers be negative?</h3>
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<p>Yes, 5-digit numbers can be negative if a minus sign is added, but the digit count is based only on the number itself, not the sign.</p>
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<p>Yes, 5-digit numbers can be negative if a minus sign is added, but the digit count is based only on the number itself, not the sign.</p>
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<h2>Important Glossary of Numbers up to 5-Digit</h2>
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<h2>Important Glossary of Numbers up to 5-Digit</h2>
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<ul><li><strong>Digit:</strong>The single number from 0 to 9 used to form larger numbers.</li>
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<ul><li><strong>Digit:</strong>The single number from 0 to 9 used to form larger numbers.</li>
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</ul><ul><li><strong>Place Value:</strong>The value of a digit based on its position in a number.</li>
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</ul><ul><li><strong>Place Value:</strong>The value of a digit based on its position in a number.</li>
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</ul><ul><li><strong>Smallest 5-digit number:</strong>The lowest number that has exactly 5 digits.</li>
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</ul><ul><li><strong>Smallest 5-digit number:</strong>The lowest number that has exactly 5 digits.</li>
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</ul><ul><li><strong>Largest 5-digit number:</strong>The highest number that has exactly 5 digits.</li>
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</ul><ul><li><strong>Largest 5-digit number:</strong>The highest number that has exactly 5 digits.</li>
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</ul><ul><li><strong>Ten Thousands:</strong>The place value position for the fifth digit from the right in a 5-digit number.</li>
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</ul><ul><li><strong>Ten Thousands:</strong>The place value position for the fifth digit from the right in a 5-digit number.</li>
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<h2>Hiralee Lalitkumar Makwana</h2>
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<h3>About the Author</h3>
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<h3>About the Author</h3>
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<p>Hiralee Lalitkumar Makwana has almost two years of teaching experience. She is a number ninja as she loves numbers. Her interest in numbers can be seen in the way she cracks math puzzles and hidden patterns.</p>
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<p>Hiralee Lalitkumar Makwana has almost two years of teaching experience. She is a number ninja as she loves numbers. Her interest in numbers can be seen in the way she cracks math puzzles and hidden patterns.</p>
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<p>: She loves to read number jokes and games.</p>
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<p>: She loves to read number jokes and games.</p>