Choose the Correct Rounding for 15,715: Nearest Value Estimation

Question

Choose the correct answer:

15,715 ? 15,715\approx\text{ ?}

Step-by-Step Solution

To solve this problem, we'll follow these steps:

  • Step 1: Identify the tens digit of the number 15,715.
  • Step 2: Apply the rounding rule for the nearest hundred based on the tens digit.
  • Step 3: Determine and choose the appropriate option from the provided choices.

Now, let's work through each step:
Step 1: The tens digit of the number 15,715 is 1.
Step 2: When rounding to the nearest hundred, if the tens digit is less than 5, we round down. Therefore, we round 15,715 to 15,700.
Step 3: From the given choices (15,720, 15,710, 15,700, and 15,800), the rounded number 15,700 matches option 3.

Therefore, the solution to the problem is 15,700 15,700 .

Answer

15,700 15,700


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