Question

which of the following numbers rounds to 36.2? a 36.00 b 36.029 c 36.215 d 36.275

Explanation:

Step1: Round each option to 1 decimal place

• Option A: $36.00$ rounds to $36.0$
• Option B: $36.029$ rounds to $36.0$
• Option C: $36.215$ rounds to $36.2$
• Option D: $36.275$ rounds to $36.3$

Step2: Match to target value $36.2$

Identify which rounded value equals $36.2$.

Answer:

C. 36.215