Which number is closest to 51.4? A. 51.41 B. 51.041 C. 51.39 D. 51.402

Mathematics · Middle School · Tue Nov 03 2020

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Given the number: 51.4

The number closes to it or the same with it is

A. 51. 41

C. 51. 39 

D. 51.402

This is determined by rounding the numbers in the nearest tenths.

Note that when rounding a number, if the value is equal to or more than 5, then the succeeding number will be added by 1. If the number is less than then the succeeding number will remain the same.

51.41 = 51.4

51.39 = 51.5

51.402 = 51.4

 

B. 51.041 , if rounded to the nearest tenths will have an answer of 51.