Question

a used biology textbook is priced at $86.53. round this price to the nearest dollar.
$86.53 rounded to the nearest dollar is $

Explanation:

Step1: Identify the digit in the tenths place

The number is \(86.53\). The digit in the tenths place is \(5\).

Step2: Apply the rounding rule

When rounding to the nearest dollar (whole number), if the digit in the tenths place is \(5\) or greater, we round up. So, \(86.53\) rounded to the nearest dollar is \(87\).

Answer:

\(87\)