Multiple choice

If the number of people who visited an exhibition is 85682, what is this number rounded off to the nearest ten?

  1. 85670

  2. 85680

  3. 85690

  4. 85700

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B Correct answer
Explanation

To round 85682 to the nearest ten, look at the ones digit (which is 2). Since 2 < 5, we round down and keep the tens digit, giving 85680. Option C (85690) would be rounding up, which is incorrect here.