Question

Round 62,981 to the nearest ten

Answer 1

The place value of each digit
6: ten thousands
2: thousands
9: hundreds
8: tens
1: one(s).

Round to the nearest ten. Look at the place value to the right (ones place in this case). It is a 1. 1 is less than 5, and so you round down.

62980 is your answer

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