
Numbers from 21 to 50 help children understand how numbers grow with tens and ones.
For example:
21 means 2 tens and 1 one
34 means 3 tens and 4 ones
50 means 5 tens and 0 ones
This concept helps children count bigger numbers more easily.
Before learning numbers from 21 to 50, it is important to understand tens and ones.
10 ones make 1 ten
A group of ten can be called one bundle
Extra single sticks, beads, or objects are called ones
Example:
2 tens and 3 ones = 23
4 tens and 5 ones = 45
In these numbers, the tens digit is mostly 2.
|
Number |
Tens (Bundles) |
Ones (Sticks) |
Number Name |
|
21 |
2 Tens |
1 One |
Twenty-one |
|
22 |
2 Tens |
2 Ones |
Twenty-two |
|
23 |
2 Tens |
3 Ones |
Twenty-three |
|
24 |
2 Tens |
4 Ones |
Twenty-four |
|
25 |
2 Tens |
5 Ones |
Twenty-five |
|
26 |
2 Tens |
6 Ones |
Twenty-six |
|
27 |
2 Tens |
7 Ones |
Twenty-seven |
|
28 |
2 Tens |
8 Ones |
Twenty-eight |
|
29 |
2 Tens |
9 Ones |
Twenty-nine |
|
30 |
3 Tens |
0 Ones |
Thirty |
Now the tens digit becomes 3.
31 = 3 tens and 1 one
34 = 3 tens and 4 ones
36 = 3 tens and 6 ones
39 = 3 tens and 9 ones
40 = 4 tens and 0 ones
In this group, the tens digit is 4, and then it changes to 5 at 50.
41 = 4 tens and 1 one
42 = 4 tens and 2 ones
46 = 4 tens and 6 ones
49 = 4 tens and 9 ones
50 = 5 tens and 0 ones
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Go through these class 1 chapter 7 maths NCERT solutions to do well in chapter 7.
Fill in the blanks
1. 2 tens and 5 ones make _____. (25)
2. 2 tens and 9 ones make _____. (29)
3. 3 tens and 0 ones make _______. (30)
4. 4 tens and 2 ones make ______. (42)
5. 5 tens and 0 ones make ______. (50)
Write the number names
1. 21 = __________Twenty-one
2. 28 = ________Twenty-eight
3. 33 = _______Thirty-three
4. 47 = ________Forty-seven
5. 50 = _________Fifty
Write in digits
1. Twenty-three = 23
2. Thirty-one = 31
3. Thirty-nine = 39
4. Forty-four = 44
5. Forty-nine = 49
Q1. What does 24 mean?
Ans. 24 means 2 tens and 4 ones.
Q2. What comes after 29?
Ans. 30 comes after 29.
Q3. What comes before 41?
Ans. 40 comes before 41.
Q4. How many tens are there in 45?
Ans. There are 4 tens in 45.
Q5. How many ones are there in 32?
Ans. There are 2 ones in 32.
Fill in the missing numbers
21, 22, __, 24, __, 26, __, 28, __, 30
Answers: 23, 25, 27, 29
31, 32, 33, __, 35, __, 37, 38, __, 40
Answers: 34, 36, 39
41, __, __, 44, 45, __, 47, __, 49, 50
Answers: 42, 43, 46, 48
Choose the correct answer
1. Which number has 3 tens and 6 ones?
a) 26
b) 36
c) 46
Ans. b) 36
2. What comes after 49?
a) 48
b) 50
c) 40
Ans. b) 50
3. Which number has 4 tens and 1 one?
a) 41
b) 14
c) 31
Ans. a) 41
4. Which is bigger?
a) 29
b) 42
Ans. b) 42
True or False
1. 35 has 3 tens and 5 ones.
True
2. 50 has 4 tens and 10 ones.
False
3. 21 comes before 22.
True
4. 39 comes after 40.
False
Read More - NCERT Solutions for Class 1 Maths Chapter 6 Time
Here is the summary table to understand the place value for numbers from twenty one to fifty class 1 chapter 8:
|
Number |
Digit in Tens Place |
Digit in Ones Place |
|
27 |
2 |
7 |
|
35 |
3 |
5 |
|
48 |
4 |
8 |
|
50 |
5 |
0 |
These simple activities can make learning more enjoyable:
Bundle Game: Make groups of 10 using pencils, straws, or sticks.
Bead Counting: Count beads in tens and ones.
Number Hunt: Find numbers between 21 and 50 in books, calendars, or around the house.
Write and Read: Write number names and say them aloud.
10 ones make 1 ten.
21 to 29 have 2 tens.
31 to 39 have 3 tens.
41 to 49 have 4 tens.
50 has 5 tens and 0 ones.
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