Question

What is the population rounded to the nearest thousand for 83,277

Answer 1

83,277 rounded to the nearest thousand is 83,000 because the thousands place is the digit 3 and the digit after it is 2 where is cannot be rounded up, so it will remain as 83,000 :) 

Answer 2

83,000 tip for rounding: 5 or more let it soar (raise), 4 or less let it rest (round down)