Question

Find the sum of 65430 and 4560 after rounding them off to the nearest hundreds.

• A. 70,000
• B. 71,000
• C. 69,500
• D. 70,500

Answer 1

The correct option is A 70,000

Given numbers are 65430 and 4560.

65430 lies between 65400 and 65500.
65430 is close to 65400 than to 65500.
$\therefore$ 65430 is rounded off as 65400.

4560 lies between 4500 and 4600.
4560 is close to 4600 than to 4500.
$\therefore$ 4560 is rounded off to 4600.

Sum of the numbers after rounding off to the nearest hundreds
= 65400 + 4600
= 70,000