{"id":2210,"date":"2022-04-27T06:34:10","date_gmt":"2022-04-27T06:34:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/article-test-new\/?page_id=2210"},"modified":"2024-02-18T16:46:19","modified_gmt":"2024-02-18T16:46:19","slug":"dozen-definition-with-examples","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/number-sense\/dozen","title":{"rendered":"What Is a Dozen? Definition, Unit, Examples"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns eplus-wrapper is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\"><div class=\"aioseo-breadcrumbs\"><span class=\"aioseo-breadcrumb\">\n\tMath-Vocabulary\n<\/span><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents\" data-showtext=\"show\" data-hidetext=\"hide\" data-scrolltype=\"auto\" id=\"ub_table-of-contents-87a8dfc6-ad7d-4788-8360-1ee634a94b7b\" data-initiallyhideonmobile=\"false\"\n                    data-initiallyshow=\"true\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-extra-container\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-container ub_table-of-contents-1-column \"><ul><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/number-sense\/dozen#0-what-is-a-dozen>What Is a Dozen?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/number-sense\/dozen#2-where-did-the-term-%E2%80%9Cdozen%E2%80%9D-come-from>Where Did the Term \u201cDozen\u201d Come From?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/number-sense\/dozen#4-decimal-system-versus-dozen-system>Decimal System versus Dozen System<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/number-sense\/dozen#9-solved-examples-on-dozen>Solved Examples on Dozen<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/number-sense\/dozen#10-practice-problems-on-dozen>Practice Problems on Dozen<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/number-sense\/dozen#11-frequently-asked-questions-on-dozen>Frequently Asked Questions on Dozen<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"0-what-is-a-dozen\">What Is a Dozen?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Suppose you are asked to buy a dozen bananas from a market. How many bananas will you buy? How many is a dozen? It takes 12 units to make a <strong>dozen<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>A group of 12 objects or items are collectively called \u2018a dozen\u2019 items.<\/strong> Thus, a dozen bananas means 12 bananas.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">The word dozen comes from the French word &#8216;douzaine&#8217; which means a group of 12.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"302\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/dozen.png\" alt=\"Dozen\" class=\"wp-image-40161\" title=\"Dozen\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/dozen.png 620w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/dozen-300x146.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div 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A dozen is a grouping of twelve objects, shapes, or numbers. It is abbreviated as doz or dz. The dozen unit is used all over the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"412\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/12-objects-make-a-dozen.png\" alt=\"12 objects make a dozen\" class=\"wp-image-40162\" title=\"12 objects make a dozen\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/12-objects-make-a-dozen.png 620w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/12-objects-make-a-dozen-300x199.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">For example, a <strong>dozen<\/strong> eggs . . .<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"306\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/a-dozen-eggs.png\" alt=\"A dozen eggs\" class=\"wp-image-40163\" title=\"A dozen eggs\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/a-dozen-eggs.png 620w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/a-dozen-eggs-300x148.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Or a <strong>dozen<\/strong> stars!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"416\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/a-dozen-stars.png\" alt=\"A dozen stars\" class=\"wp-image-40164\" title=\"A dozen stars\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/a-dozen-stars.png 620w, 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Dozen is one of the most primitive customary units of numbers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">The number system with the base number 12 is called duodecimal or <strong>dozenal<\/strong>. It is believed to have started counting finger bones using the thumb. It is connected to nature. A day has two cycles of 12 hours, and a year has twelve months or twelve moon cycles or zodiac signs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"752\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/a-group-of-12-examples.png\" alt=\"A group of 12: examples\" class=\"wp-image-40165\" title=\"A group of 12: examples\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/a-group-of-12-examples.png 620w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/a-group-of-12-examples-247x300.png 247w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Moreover, among numbers under 18, the number 12 has the most divisors\u20141, 2, 3, 4, 6, and 12\u2014allowing most subdivisions of the unit. Various things come<strong> in a dozen<\/strong>. Many household goods are sold in dozens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"3-what-is-a-dozen-of-dozens\">What Is a Dozen of Dozens?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cA dozen of dozens!\u201d It\u2019s fun to say, isn\u2019t it? So, what is a dozen of dozens? It is <strong>12 dozen. Twelve dozen are called a \u201cgross.\u201d<\/strong> It is a shortening of the Old French term, <em>grosse douzaine,<\/em> which means a large dozen.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Ten dozens are called a \u201c<strong>small gross<\/strong>,\u201d and twelve grosses are called a \u201c<strong>big gross<\/strong>.\u201d Merchants usually buy their goods in bulk and sell them in dozens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Certain items packaged by the count of dozen are also categorized into larger sets. This practice is common when suppliers sell these items in bulk quantities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"4-decimal-system-versus-dozen-system\">Decimal System versus Dozen System<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">You may be wondering why you have to learn a new system of <strong>dozens<\/strong> when you can already count using the decimal system. Well, this is because a <strong>dozen<\/strong> calculation methods have advantages. First of all, it makes counting a few particular items easier. We are used to counting in tens, so counting in 12 can be an interesting challenge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">And 12 or a <strong>dozen<\/strong> is not new to us. We use it in our daily calculations, like the clock\u2019s face has 12 digits. There are 12 hours in a day, 12 months in a year. See, we count things in 12 all the time. So, you wanted 8 eggs for a recipe, and they gave you a <strong>dozen<\/strong> in a packet. You know mom can always whip up some yummy scrambled eggs for breakfast the next morning. Isn&#8217;t that a lovely side benefit of the <strong>dozen<\/strong>?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"5-the-sexagesimal-system\">The Sexagesimal System<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cSexagesimal system\u201d sounds a little scary. But it is quite simple and fascinating. It is an ancient system of counting, which uses the powers of 60, pretty much the same way the decimal system uses powers of 10. This system divides the hour into 60 minutes and then the minute into 60 seconds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"6-fun-facts-about-a-dozen-\">Fun Facts about a Dozen&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\">A baker\u2019s <strong>dozen<\/strong> is 13, one more than a proper <strong>dozen<\/strong>. It is also known as a long <strong>dozen<\/strong>. Bakers started this custom to avoid a fine for serving less than the required weight for 12 items.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\">The number 12 was most likely used as a unit of measurement for the first time by ancient Mesopotamians.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"7-conclusion\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">A dozen is a widely used term when you are buying things. It is a common unit that has been in use for ages. It makes the process of counting multiple objects much easier. You also sound really smart saying it. Now that you have learned all about it, buy dozens of your favorite things the next time you go shopping, and have a gross amount of fun doing it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><em>A <\/em><strong><em>dozen<\/em><\/strong><em> roses would smell so divine<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><em>A <\/em><strong><em>dozen<\/em><\/strong><em> cuddles, now that would be fine<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><em>A <\/em><strong><em>dozen<\/em><\/strong><em> candies to eat till you are done<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><em>A <\/em><strong><em>dozen<\/em><\/strong><em> puppies, oh what fun,<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><em>But first, <\/em><strong><em>what is a dozen?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"8-the-dynamic-dozen-an-introduction\">The Dynamic Dozen: An Introduction<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"9-solved-examples-on-dozen\">Solved Examples on Dozen<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>1. Find out the values of<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>a) <\/strong>$\\frac{3}{4}$<strong> of a dozen and b) <\/strong>$\\frac{1}{2}$<strong> of a dozen<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Solution:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"376\" height=\"109\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/fraction-of-a-dozen-examples.png\" alt=\"Fraction of a dozen: examples\" class=\"wp-image-40166\" style=\"width:376px;height:109px\" title=\"Fraction of a dozen: examples\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/fraction-of-a-dozen-examples.png 376w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/fraction-of-a-dozen-examples-300x87.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 376px) 100vw, 376px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">a) $\\frac{3}{4}$ of a<strong> dozen<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">A <strong>dozen<\/strong> is equal to 12 units. $\\frac{3}{4}$ of a <strong>dozen<\/strong> is $\\frac{3}{4} \\times 12 = 9$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">So, $\\frac{3}{4}$ of a <strong>dozen<\/strong> is 9<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">b) $\\frac{1}{4}$ of a<strong> dozen<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">A <strong>dozen<\/strong> is equal to 12 units. $\\frac{1}{4}$ of a <strong>dozen<\/strong> is $\\frac{1}{4} \\times 12 = 3$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">So, $\\frac{1}{4}$ of a <strong>dozen<\/strong> is 3<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>2. Sam purchased 5 dozen disposable cups for a party. What is the number count of the disposable cups bought by him?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Solution:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Sam purchased 5 <strong>dozen<\/strong> disposable cups for a party. (Given)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">A <strong>dozen<\/strong> is equal to 12 units.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">To find the number of disposable cups, multiply 5 by 12<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">5 <strong>dozen<\/strong> $= 5 \\times 12 = 60$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">So, Sam bought 60 disposable cups for the party.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>3. Mary ordered 72 candles at Christmas time. The candles came in packets of dozens. How many packets of candles arrived?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Solution:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Each packet has a <strong>dozen<\/strong> candles, and the total number is 72.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">To find the number of <strong>dozens<\/strong> in 72, divide 72 by 12.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">$72 \\div 12 = 6$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Therefore, there were 6 packets of candles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>4.<\/strong> <strong>Susie sold a \u201csmall gross\u201d of Girl Scout cookies. How many cookies did she sell?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Solution:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Ten <strong>dozen<\/strong> are called a \u201csmall gross.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">So, Susie sold 10 <strong>dozen<\/strong> cookies. A <strong>dozen<\/strong> here refers to 12 cookies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">10 <strong>dozen<\/strong> will have $10 \\times 12 = 120$ cookies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Therefore, 120 cookies were sold by Susie.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>5. How many dozens make up the number 240?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Solution:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">To find the number of <strong>dozens<\/strong> in 240, divide 240 by 12.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">$240 \\div 12 = 20$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Therefore, 20 <strong>dozens<\/strong> make up the number 240.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"10-practice-problems-on-dozen\">Practice Problems on Dozen<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><div class=\"spq_wrapper\"><h2 style=\"display:none;\">What Is a Dozen? Definition, Unit, Examples<\/h2><p style=\"display:none;\">Attend this quiz & Test your knowledge.<\/p><div class=\"spq_question_wrapper\" data-answer=\"2\"><span class=\"spq_question_header\"><span class=\"sqp_question_number\">1<\/span><h3 class=\"sqp_question_text\">Which of the images given below denote a dozen donuts?<\/h3><\/span><div class=\"spq_question_image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Practice-Problems-1-9.png\"><\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"0\">A<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"1\">B<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"2\">C<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"3\">D<\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint\"><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__header\"><span class=\"spq_correct\">Correct<\/span><span class=\"spq_incorrect\">Incorrect<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__content\"><span>Correct answer is: C<br\/>We know that a dozen is equal to 12 units.<br>\r\nOption c depicts 12 donuts, which make up a dozen.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"spq_question_wrapper\" data-answer=\"1\"><span class=\"spq_question_header\"><span class=\"sqp_question_number\">2<\/span><h3 class=\"sqp_question_text\">How many dozens of colored pencils do you see in the image given below?<\/h3><\/span><div class=\"spq_question_image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Practice-Problems-2-5.png\"><\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"0\">1 dozen<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"1\">2 dozens<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"2\">3 dozens<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"3\">None of the above<\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint\"><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__header\"><span class=\"spq_correct\">Correct<\/span><span class=\"spq_incorrect\">Incorrect<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__content\"><span>Correct answer is: 2 dozens<br\/>We know that a dozen is equal to 12 units.<br>\r\nThe above picture shows 24 colored pencils.<br>\r\n$24 = 2 \\times 12$ (a dozen)<br>\r\nSo, we can see 2 dozen colored pencils in the image.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"spq_question_wrapper\" data-answer=\"3\"><span class=\"spq_question_header\"><span class=\"sqp_question_number\">3<\/span><h3 class=\"sqp_question_text\">Maggie bought 4 dozen apples. How much is 4 dozen apples?<\/h3><\/span><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"0\">12 apples<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"1\">24 apples<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"2\">36 apples<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"3\">48 apples<\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint\"><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__header\"><span class=\"spq_correct\">Correct<\/span><span class=\"spq_incorrect\">Incorrect<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__content\"><span>Correct answer is: 48 apples<br\/>A dozen apples refers to 12 apples.<br>\r\n4 dozen will have $4 \\times 12 = 48$ apples.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"spq_question_wrapper\" data-answer=\"0\"><span class=\"spq_question_header\"><span class=\"sqp_question_number\">4<\/span><h3 class=\"sqp_question_text\">What are 12 dozens called?<\/h3><\/span><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"0\">gross<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"1\">a small gross<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"2\">a medium gross<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"3\">a big gross<\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint\"><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__header\"><span class=\"spq_correct\">Correct<\/span><span class=\"spq_incorrect\">Incorrect<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__content\"><span>Correct answer is: gross<br\/>Twelve dozen are called a \u201cgross.\u201d<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"spq_question_wrapper\" data-answer=\"1\"><span class=\"spq_question_header\"><span class=\"sqp_question_number\">5<\/span><h3 class=\"sqp_question_text\">Dan has to arrange 288 strawberries in boxes. How many boxes would he need if each box can hold a dozen?<\/h3><\/span><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"0\">10 boxes<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"1\">24 boxes<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"2\">30 boxes<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"3\">32 boxes<\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint\"><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__header\"><span class=\"spq_correct\">Correct<\/span><span class=\"spq_incorrect\">Incorrect<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__content\"><span>Correct answer is: 24 boxes<br\/>Each box can hold a dozen strawberries, that is, 12 strawberries.<br>\r\nTo find the number of boxes, divide 288 by 12.<br>\r\n$288 \\div 12 = 24$<br>\r\nTherefore, Dan would need 24 boxes.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>  <script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\n        \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\", \n        \"@type\": \"Quiz\", \n        \"typicalAgeRange\": \"3-11\",\n        \"educationalLevel\":  \"beginner\",\n        \"assesses\" : \"Attend this quiz & Test your knowledge.\",\n        \"educationalAlignment\": [\n              {\n                \"@type\": \"AlignmentObject\",\n                \"alignmentType\": \"educationalSubject\",\n                \"targetName\": \"Math\"\n              }] ,\n        \"name\": \"What Is a Dozen? 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We have already learned that a dozen is equal to 12 units. So, half a dozen is equal to half of 12, that is 6 units.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Therefore, $\\frac{1}{2} doz $= 6$ units<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\">\n                <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-1-b6884c53-687f-48d7-a3af-c6ab2304cd0f\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                    <p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-b6884c53-687f-48d7-a3af-c6ab2304cd0f\"><strong>List a few household items bought in dozens.<\/strong><\/p><div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span>\n                    <\/div><\/div><div role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-1-b6884c53-687f-48d7-a3af-c6ab2304cd0f\">\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">A few typical items are grouped or sold in sets of 12 or as dozens. These include eggs, flowers, cookies, and doughnuts. This is because the number 12 is easily divisible into halves, thirds, and quarters. Many manufacturers also package commonly used items, such as pencils, disposable cups, etc., by the dozen.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\">\n                <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-2-b6884c53-687f-48d7-a3af-c6ab2304cd0f\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                    <p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-b6884c53-687f-48d7-a3af-c6ab2304cd0f\"><strong>What do you understand by the term \u201c<em>great gross\u201d?<\/em><\/strong><\/p><div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span>\n                    <\/div><\/div><div role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-2-b6884c53-687f-48d7-a3af-c6ab2304cd0f\">\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">An amount equal to twelve dozen, 144, is called a <em>\u201cgross.\u201d <\/em>12 grosses are known as a <em>great gross<\/em>; it refers to 12 times a gross. It is 12 multiplied by 144. So, a <em>great gross<\/em> is equal to 1728 items or units. It is also known as a \u201cbig gross.\u201d<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\">\n                <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-3-b6884c53-687f-48d7-a3af-c6ab2304cd0f\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                    <p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-b6884c53-687f-48d7-a3af-c6ab2304cd0f\"><strong>What do you understand by the term \u201c<em>great hundred\u201d?<\/em><\/strong><\/p><div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span>\n                    <\/div><\/div><div role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-3-b6884c53-687f-48d7-a3af-c6ab2304cd0f\">\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">A <em>great hundred <\/em>is a cardinal number that is the product of ten and twelve. So, a <em>great hundred <\/em>is equal to 10 dozen. So, we multiply 12 by 10 to get the value 120. It is also referred to as a \u201csmall gross.\u201d<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\">\n                <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-4-b6884c53-687f-48d7-a3af-c6ab2304cd0f\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                    <p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-b6884c53-687f-48d7-a3af-c6ab2304cd0f\"><strong>What does the idiom \u201ca dime a dozen\u201d mean?<\/strong><\/p><div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span>\n                    <\/div><\/div><div role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-4-b6884c53-687f-48d7-a3af-c6ab2304cd0f\">\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">The idiom \u201ca dime a dozen\u201d refers to something common and not special. 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