Question

Match the following numbers with their approximation to nearest hundredths.

• A. 2.82
• B. 2.01
• C. 2.81
• D. 2.03

Answer 1

To approximate upto hundredths place, we need two digits after decimal point. For this we have to take care of the digit at thousandths place.

For 2.0323, digit at thousandths place is 2 which is less than 5. So approximation is 2.03.

For 2.815, digit at thousandths place is 5 which is equal to 5. So approximation is 2.82.

For 2.809, digit at thousandths place is 9 which is greater than 5. So approximation is 2.81.

For 2.007, digit at thousandths place is 7 which is greater than 5. So approximation is 2.01.