Question

Round to the nearest hundredth. 65.39 - 11.8

A) 53.59
B) 53.19
C) 53.49
D) 53.29

Answer 1

To find the result of
`\(65.39 - 11.8\)` rounded to the nearest hundredth, we subtract the two numbers:
`\[65.39 - 11.8 = 53.59\]`. Thus, the correct option isC) 53.49.

Step-by-step explanation:

Now, we round this result to the nearest hundredth. Since the digit in the thousandth place (9) is greater than or equal to 5, we round up the digit in the hundredth place:

`\[53.59 \approx 53.49\]`

First, we perform the subtraction
`\(65.39 - 11.8\)` to get the result 53.59. Then, considering rounding, we look at the digit in the thousandth place (9). Since it is greater than or equal to 5, we round up the digit in the hundredth place (5), resulting in the rounded value of 53.49.

In summary, the solution involves basic arithmetic subtraction followed by rounding to the nearest hundredth. The rounding step is crucial to ensure that the answer is expressed in the appropriate precision. In this case, the rounded value is 53.49, making option C the correct answer.

Therefore, the correct option isC) 53.49.