Question

Round the mixed number to the nearest 1/2. 100 1/3
A.100
B.100 1/2
C.101

Answer 1

B. 100 1/2

Explanation:

100 1/3 is = 100.33 which is greater than 100.25 which is the halfway point from 100 to 100 1/2. Since 100.33 is closer to 100 1/2 than 100, we can round up to 100 1/2 because that is the nearest 1/2.