The place value for any number will start from ones’. We place 8 in one's place.
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Tens |
Ones |
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1 |
8 |
In ones place we write 8 and tens place we write 1.
Therefore, 18 in words is ‘eighteen’
We learned to express 18 in words. Now we can discuss the properties of number 18
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Mathematical Property |
Answers |
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Is 18 a composite number? |
Yes |
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Is 18 a prime number? |
No |
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Is 18 a perfect cube? |
No |
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Is 18 a perfect square? |
No |
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Cube root of 18 |
2.62 |
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Square root of 18 |
4.24 |
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Is 18 an even number? |
Yes |
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Is 18 an odd number? |
No |
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Factors of 18 |
1, 2, 3, 6, 9 and 18 |
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Prime factors of 18 |
2,3 |
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Multiples of 18 |
18, 36, 54, 72, 90, 108, 126, 144, 162, 180. |


Mistakes are common for children while writing any numbers in words. The basic mistakes they make are in incorrect spelling or in putting digits in wrong places. Here, a list of noted mistakes is given for easy reference so that the children can easily avoid it.
Mispronouncing 18
A kid may mispronounce, 18 as “eighty”. Make use of the audio clip that gives correct pronunciation and practice.
Getting confused with the number 18 and 80
Children can write incorrect numbers. To write the correct number, make sure that you check the numbers by writing them in words. 18 is written as eighteen and 80 is written as eighty.
Using XVIII to denote 18 in words
While writing the number in words, always make sure that you have spelled out everything. Don’t write “XVII” for 18 to create confusion.
1800 in words is thousand eight hundred
800000 in words is eight hundred thousand
81 in roman numeral is LXXXI.
The correct spelling of 18 is ‘eighteen’
Yes, 18 is a multiple of 9. When 9 gets multiplied by 2 we get 18.

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.
: She loves to read number jokes and games.
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