NCERT Solutions for Class 4 Maths Chapter 4: Thousands Around Us – Free PDF Download

Chapter 4 of the Class 4 Maths textbook Math Mela is Thousands Around Us. It extends place value beyond hundreds into thousands, teaching how to read, write, and compare large numbers.

Place Value up to Thousands

Q: What is the place value of 7 in the number 7,342?
A: 7 is in the thousands place, so its place value is 7,000.

Reading and Writing Large Numbers

Q: Write the number “three thousand two hundred and five” in figures.
A: 3,205.

Comparing Large Numbers

Q: Which is greater, 4,562 or 4,265?
A: 4,562 is greater. Comparing digit by digit from the left: both start with 4 (thousands), but the hundreds digit 5 (in 4,562) is greater than 2 (in 4,265).

Expanded Form

Q: Write 5,684 in expanded form.
A: 5,684 = 5,000 + 600 + 80 + 4.

Frequently Asked Questions

What comes after the hundreds place in place value?
The thousands place, which is worth ten times more than the hundreds place.

How do you compare two large numbers with the same number of digits?
Compare the digits from left to right (starting with the highest place value); the number with the bigger digit at the first point of difference is greater.

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