A number (a) rounded to the nearest 10 is 240. Another number (b) rounded to the nearest 100 is 300. a and b are whole numbers. What is the greatest difference between a and b?

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A number (a) rounded to the nearest 10 is 240. Another number (b) rounded to the nearest 100 is 300. a and b are whole numbers. What is the greatest difference between a and b?

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Answer:

Explanation:

a = 235

b = 299

d (difference) = b - a

d = 299 - 235

d = 64

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