Question

A number is rounded to the nearest tenth and hundredth. What is the number that was rounded?

Number Rounded to Nearest Tenth Rounded to Nearest Hundredth
0.6 0.58
0.574
0.579
0.585
0.681

Answer 1

0.574=0.58
0.579=0.58
0.585=0.60
0.681=0.68

Answer 2

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Answer:

0.579

Explanation:

You can consider what the offered numbers are when they are rounded to hundredths:

0.574 ⇒ 0.57

0.579 ⇒ 0.58 . . . matches your requirement

0.585 ⇒ 0.59

0.681 ⇒ 0.68

The only number on the list that matches your rounding requirement is 0.579.