Approximate the Value: Finding the Nearest Round Number to 24,380

Choose the correct answer:

$24,380\approx\text{ ?}$

To solve this problem, we will determine the correct approximation by rounding the number 24,380 to the nearest thousand. Here's how:

• Step 1: Identify the hundreds digit of the number 24,380. This digit is 3 (from 380).
• Step 2: Apply the rounding rule: If the hundreds digit is 5 or greater, round up. If it is less than 5, round down.
• Step 3: Since the hundreds digit is 3, which is less than 5, we round down.

This means rounding 24,380 to the nearest thousand gives us 24,000. Therefore, the solution to the problem is:

$24,000$.