Question

how much is 571,863 rounded to the nearest thousand?
571,000
572,000
571,900
572,063

Explanation:

Step1: Identify the thousands digit

In 571,863, the thousands digit is 1 (from 571,863).

Step2: Check the hundreds digit

The hundreds digit is 8 (from 571,863).

Step3: Round up if ≥5

Since 8 ≥ 5, add 1 to the thousands digit: $1 + 1 = 2$. Set all digits to the right of thousands to 0.

Answer:

572,000