Method:
- Read the numbers carefully.
- Look at the number in ten thousands place.
- If the number in ten thousands place is 5 or more than 5, then it is increased to the nearest hundred thousands.
- If the number in ten thousands place is less than 5, then it is decreased to the nearest hundred thousands.
Example: 4,567,809 - Round to the nearest hundred thousands.
The number in ten thousands place is 6, so we increase to the nearest hundred thousands.
Answer: 4,600,000
Example: 4,357,309 - Round to the nearest hundred thousands.
The number in ten thousands place is 5, so we increase to the nearest hundred thousands.
Answer: 4,400,000
Example: 4,537,809 - Round to the nearest hundred thousands.
The number in ten thousands place is 3, so we decrease to the nearest hundred thousands.
Answer: 4,500,000
Directions: Round the following to the nearest hundred thousands. Also write at least 5 examples of your own.
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