Round to the nearest whole number: 4748 — 12 =

Rationale

4748 — 12 equals 4736, which rounds to 397 when rounded to the nearest whole number.

To find the answer, we first perform the subtraction: 4748 minus 12 gives us 4736. When rounding 4736 to the nearest whole number, we consider the last digit (6), which indicates we round up to 397.

A (372) YOUR ANSWER

This option is significantly lower than the correct answer. The subtraction of 12 from 4748 results in a number far greater than 372, indicating a serious miscalculation.

B (384) YOUR ANSWER

Similarly, 384 is also much lower than the correct result. The difference of 12 from 4748 does not bring the outcome anywhere close to 384, revealing a misunderstanding of the subtraction process.

C (396) CORRECT

While this option is relatively close, the correct rounded result of 4736 is 397, not 396. This demonstrates a minor miscalculation in rounding, as rounding up is necessary due to the last digit being 6.

D (412) YOUR ANSWER

This choice is higher than the correct answer. The subtraction of 12 from 4748 does not yield a number that rounds to 412, which reflects a significant error in basic arithmetic.

Conclusion

The correct calculation of 4748 minus 12 yields 4736, which rounds to 397 when applying standard rounding rules. All other choices do not accurately reflect the outcome of the subtraction or the rounding process, highlighting the importance of careful arithmetic in achieving the correct answer.

Round to the nearest whole number: 4748 — 12 =

4748 — 12 equals 4736, which rounds to 397 when rounded to the nearest whole number.

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