The place value for any number will start from ones. We place 0 in ones place.
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Tens |
Ones |
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6 |
0 |
In ones place we write 0 and in tens place we write 6
Therefore, 60 in words is ‘sixty’
We learned to express 60 in words. Now we can discuss the properties of number 60
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Mathematical Property |
Answers |
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Is 60 a composite number? |
Yes |
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Is 60 a prime number? |
No |
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Is 60 a perfect cube? |
No |
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Is 60 a perfect square? |
No |
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Cube root of 60 |
3.91 |
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Square root of 60 |
7.74 |
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Is 60 an even number? |
Yes |
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Is 60 an odd number? |
No |
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Factors of 60 |
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 10, 12, 15, 20, 30 and 60. |
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Prime factors of 60 |
2,3,5 |
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Multiples of 60 |
60, 120, 180, 240, 300, 360, 420, 480, 540, 600 |


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.
Mispronouncing 60
A kid may mispronounce, 60 as “sisty”. Make use of the audio clip that gives correct pronunciation and practice.
Getting confused with the number 16 and 60
Children can write incorrect numbers. To write the correct number, make sure that you check the numbers by writing them in words. 16 is written as sixteen and 60 is written as sixty.
Using LX to denote 60
While writing the number in words, always make sure that you have spelled out everything. Don’t write “LX” for 60 to create confusion.
Yes, 60 is a multiple of 10. When 6 gets multiplied by 10, the result will be 60.
60 in roman numeral is LX
No, 60 is not a perfect cube because its value is not a whole number.
60th in words is written as ‘sixtieth’.
To teach the kids, 60 is split into ‘six’ and ‘ty’ giving ‘sixty’

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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