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How many tens are there in the number 56?

easy MCQ 1 mark Class 2 · Mathematics · Counting in Tens
  1. 4
  2. 5
  3. 6
  4. 7
Answer
5

The correct answer is 5 — 50 is 5 tens, so the answer is 5.

Step-by-step solution

  1. Recognise that 56 = 50 + 6.
  2. 50 is 5 tens, so the answer is 5.
Common mistake: Confusing the units digit with tens digit.

Concept tested: Counting tens

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