To determine which of the given whole numbers corresponds to the number words "sixty-five," let's break it down step-by-step:
1. Understand the number words "sixty-five":
- "Sixty" refers to the number 60.
- "Five" refers to the number 5.
2. Combine the numbers:
- Combining sixty (60) and five (5), you get sixty-five (65).
3. Compare with the given options:
- Option 1: 65
- Option 2: 605
- Option 3: 56
- Option 4: None of these choices are correct.
- Option 5: 66
By directly comparing the number 65:
- 65 is exactly the number word "sixty-five."
- 605 is "six hundred and five," which is not the same.
- 56 is "fifty-six," which is not the same.
- "None of these choices are correct" is not applicable since 65 is correct.
- 66 is "sixty-six," which is not the same.
Therefore, the correct choice is 65.
