Question

Identify the number that is NOT the same as the others when rounded to the nearest tenth.

a. 34.62 c. 34.49 b. 34.59 d. 34.56

Please select the best answer from the choices provided
A
B
C
D

Answer 1

B is not the same as the others.

Explanation:

When you round a, c, and d to the nearest 10th, the answer is 34.6. When you round b though, the answer is 34.5.

Answer 2

c. 34.49

Explanation:

Note that the nearest tenth place value is directly next to the decimal point (located on the right). Round each number to the nearest tenth. Look at the number in the hundredth place value. If it is 5 or greater round up, if 4 and less, round down.

a. 34.62 rounded to the nearest tenth is 34.6

c. 34.49 rounded to the nearest tenth is 34.5

b. 34.59 rounded to the nearest tenth is 34.6

d. 34.56 rounded to the nearest tenth is 34.6

This makes it so that C. 34.49 is your answer.

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