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Question

Estimate 12.84 to the nearest tenths.

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12.9
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12.84
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12.7
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12.8
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Solution

The correct option is D 12.8
Steps to estimate 12.84 to nearest tenths

Step 1: Locate the number mentioned in nearest place value i.e locate the tenths column, the number is 8

Step 2: Look at the digit to the right of the digit you want to estimate i.e., 4 (in hundredths place)

Step 3: Follow the rule: If you see a digit nearest to the tenths greater than 5, round up, and if it's less than 5, round down.
4 (in hundredths place) nearest to tenths is less than 5, so leave a digit in the tenths place as it is.

Hence, 12.84 estimated to the nearest tenths is 12.8

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