6 — Rounding and Estimation
Rounding and Estimation
Solution & Explanation · ID: B9AA7704
Question
Round 7,812 to the nearest thousand.
Hint
Look at the hundreds digit to decide whether to round up or down.
Concept
To round to the nearest thousand, look at the hundreds digit. If it's 5 or greater, round up. If it's less than 5, round down.
Show Answer
8,000
Show Solution
1
Identify the number: 7,812
2
Look at the hundreds digit (the digit to the right of the thousands place): 8
3
Since 8 ≥ 5, round up the thousands digit from 7 to 8
4
Replace all digits to the right of the thousands place with zeros: 8,000
