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Re: x is a digit in the decimal 12.15x9, which, if rounded to th [#permalink]
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to be around 12.16, the x value has to be either 5 or greater than 5. so the options A is greater.
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Re: x is a digit in the decimal 12.15x9, which, if rounded to th [#permalink]
Carcass , i have very silly doubt ,
For 12.155 round up to nearest hundredth and For 12.15 round up to nearest tenth both give same result of 12.16 ?
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No it is not a silly question., almost every body get confused , even I

For 12.155 round up to nearest hundredth

12.16

and For 12.15 round up to nearest tenth

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x should be equal to 5 or greater for 12.15x9 to become 12.16.

Quantity A will always be greater.
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