SOLUTION: If each number is rounded to the nearest whole number, which statement is true? A = 6.3 + 8.3 B = 6.2 + 8.5 A = B A > B A

SOLUTION: If each number is rounded to the nearest whole number, which statement is true? A = 6.3 + 8.3 B = 6.2 + 8.5 A = B A > B A < B

Question 1087243: If each number is rounded to the nearest whole number, which statement is true?
A = 6.3 + 8.3
B = 6.2 + 8.5
A = B
A > B
A < B
Found 2 solutions by MathLover1, MathTherapy:
Answer by MathLover1(20849) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

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Answer by MathTherapy(10549) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

If each number is rounded to the nearest whole number, which statement is true?
A = 6.3 + 8.3
B = 6.2 + 8.5
A = B
A > B
A < B

Since 6.3 rounds to 6, and 8.3 rounds to 8, A becomes: 6 + 8 = 14
Since 6.2 rounds to 6, and 8.5 rounds to 9, B becomes: 6 + 9 = 15
Therefore, A < B.
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