Question

round 69.886 to the nearest hundredth.

Explanation:

Step1: Identify the hundredths place

The number is $69.886$. The hundredths digit is the second decimal place: $8$.

Step2: Check the thousandths digit

The digit to the right (thousandths place) is $6$, which is $\geq5$.

Step3: Round up the hundredths digit

Add 1 to the hundredths digit: $8 + 1 = 9$. Drop the digit after.

Answer:

$69.89$