Question

538.6 − ____ is about 500. Write a decimal that when rounded to the nearest whole number makes the equation true.

A. 75.4
B. 53.8
C. 37.8
D. 8.6

Answer 1

C

Explanation:

538.6 - 75.4 = 463.2

538.6 - 53.8 = 484.8

538.6 - 37.8 = 500.8

538.6 - 8.6 = 530

C is closets to 500 so it has to be 500.8