Question

The speed of light is estimated at 186,000 miles per second rounded to the nearest thousand miles per second.

Which one of these could be the actual speed of light?


A. 185,190 miles per second

B. 185,990 miles per second

C. 186,789 miles per second

D. 186,899 miles per second

Answer 1

A. 185,190 rounded to the nearest thousand is 185,000

B. 185,990 rounded = 186,000

C. 186,789 rounded = 187,000

D. 186,899 rounded = 187,000

so your answer is B

Answer 2

A. 185,190 rounded to the nearest thousand is 185,000
B. 185,990 rounded = 186,000
C. 186,789 rounded = 187,000
D. 186,899 rounded = 187,000

so ur answer is B