SOLUTION: how to round 79,593 to the nearest ten thousands

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Question 337980: how to round 79,593 to the nearest ten thousands
Answer by katealdridge(100) About Me  (Show Source):
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7 is in the ten thousands place. So, you need to look at the next number. If it is 5 or greater, then round the 7 up to 8, otherwise leave it at 7. Since the next number is a 9, you must round up the 7 to an 8. The rest of the digits become zeros.
80,000 that's the answer.