Multiple choice

There are 32472 books in the local library. What is this number rounded off to the nearest hundred?

  1. 32000

  2. 32400

  3. 32500

  4. 32570
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C Correct answer
Explanation

To round 32472 to the nearest hundred, look at the tens digit (which is 7). Since 7 >= 5, we round up from 32400 to 32500. The tens place determines whether we move to the next hundred.

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