Multiple choice

After rounding off to the nearest 1000 before the mathematical operation, which of the following options is correct?

  1. 12365 + 23658 = 36023

  2. 12365 + 23658 = 36000

  3. 23658 - 12365 = 11293

  4. 23658 - 12365 = 11290

  5. None of the above

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B Correct answer
Explanation

12365 rounded off to the nearest 1000 = 12000 23658 rounded off to the nearest 1000 = 24000 Therefore, sum = 36000