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Ninety-nine is a number that comes right after ninety-eight and just before one hundred. It is an odd number, which means you can't divide it evenly by two.

What is the Number 99?

The number 99 is a whole number. It's made up of two nines!

Fun Facts About 99

  • Divisibility: You can divide 99 by several other numbers without getting a remainder. These numbers are 1, 3, 9, 11, 33, and 99 itself.
  • Special Numbers: In math, 99 is known as a Kaprekar number in some number bases. It's also a palindromic number because it reads the same forwards and backward.
  • Everyday Life: You might see 99 in prices, like $0.99, or in sports, such as a player's jersey number.
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