Question

round 5.158 to the nearest hundredth.

Explanation:

Step1: Identify the hundredths place

The hundredths digit in 5.158 is 5, and the digit to its right (thousandths place) is 8.

Step2: Apply rounding rule

Since 8 ≥ 5, add 1 to the hundredths digit: $5 + 1 = 6$. Drop the digit after the hundredths place.

Answer:

5.16