Tony rounded each of the numbers 1,183

Question

and 1,145
to the nearest hundred. Which choice correctly compares the rounded numbers?

Answer 1

To round the numbers 1,183 and 1,145 to the nearest hundred:

1. For 1,183:

   • The hundreds digit is 1 (representing 1,100), and the tens digit is 8.
   • Since the tens digit (8) is 5 or greater, we round up.
   • Therefore, 1,183 rounded to the nearest hundred is 1,200.

2. For 1,145:

   • The hundreds digit is also 1 (representing 1,100), and the tens digit is 4.
   • Since the tens digit (4) is less than 5, we round down.
   • Thus, 1,145 rounded to the nearest hundred is 1,100.

Now, we compare the rounded numbers:

• 1,200 (rounded from 1,183)
• 1,100 (rounded from 1,145)

Since 1,200 is greater than 1,100, we can conclude: 1,183 rounded to the nearest hundred (1,200) is greater than 1,145 rounded to the nearest hundred (1,100).