Question

Place Value - 2/5
+5

When rounded to the hundred thousands place, which of the numbers below round to 500,000? Select all that apply.

A) 467,850
B) 532,670
C) 405,000
D) 492,350
E) 551,490

Answer 1

Round to the nearest 100,000 by looking at the ten-thousands digit: if it is 5 or more, round up; if less than 5, round down.

A) 467,850 → ten-thousands = 6 → rounds up to 500,000 ✓
B) 532,670 → ten-thousands = 3 → rounds down to 500,000 ✓
C) 405,000 → ten-thousands = 0 → rounds to 400,000 ×
D) 492,350 → ten-thousands = 9 → rounds up to 500,000 ✓
E) 551,490 → ten-thousands = 5 → rounds up to 600,000 ×

Answer: A, B, D.