Given:
47, 739
Asked:
round to the nearest 10, 000
Solution:
47, 739
The number in the ten thousands place is 4, what is the number next to the digit 4? The number next to the digit 4 is 7. 7 is greater than 5. So, add 1 to 4 and the rest will be zeroes.
47, 739 ----- 4 is in the ten thousands place ----- 7 is greater than 5. 4+1 = 5
= 50, 000
or
47, 739,
ten thousands near to 47, 739: 40, 000 and 50, 000
Which is closer to 47, 739?
40, 000 or 50, 000
Answer:
50, 000
