Question

Estimate 103.785 to nearest hundredths.

• A. 103.79
• B. 103.78
• C. 103.89
• D. 103.88

Answer 1

The correct option is A 103.79

Steps to estimate 103.785 to the nearest hundredths

Step 1: Locate the number mentioned in nearest place value i.e locate the hundredths column, the number is 8
Step 2: Look at the digit to the right of the digit you want to estimate i.e., 5 (in thousandths place)

Step 3: Follow the rule: If you see a digit nearest to the hundredths greater than 5, round up, and if it's less than 5, round down.

5 (in thousandths place) nearest to hundredths is equal to 5, so we increase the digit in the hundredths column by 1

$\Rightarrow 103.7\underset{–}{8}5\to 103.7\underset{–}{9}5$

Finally, we eliminate the digits after the rounded-off digits

Hence, 103.785 estimated to nearest hundredths is 103.79