Let's break down the number found in the sentence and then select the correct numeral from the given options.
Firstly, let's convert the number given in words into numerals step-by-step:
1. "Two hundred fifty-one million":
- "Two hundred fifty-one" stands for 251.
- "Million" means we multiply 251 by 1,000,000, resulting in 251,000,000.
2. "Seven hundred twenty thousand":
- "Seven hundred twenty" stands for 720.
- "Thousand" means we multiply 720 by 1,000, resulting in 720,000.
Now, we combine these parts:
- 251,000,000 (two hundred fifty-one million)
- + 720,000 (seven hundred twenty thousand)
- _______________
- 251,720,000
Finally, we match this numeral with the given options:
1. 251,720,000
2. 200,051,720
3. 200,051,720,000
4. 251,072,000
The correct numeral representation of "two hundred fifty-one million, seven hundred twenty thousand" is 251,720,000.
Therefore, the correct answer is:
251,720,000
