Question

Round each of the following numbers to the nearest hundred:
(a) 814
(b) 1254
(c) 43126
(d) 98165

Answer 1

(i) In 814, the tens digit is 1 < 5.
∴ The required rounded number = 800

(ii) In 1254, the tens digit is 5 = 5
∴ The required rounded number = 1300

(iii) In 43126, the tens digit is 2 < 5
∴ The required rounded number = 43100

(iv) In 98165, the tens digit is 6 > 5
∴ The required rounded number = 98200