Round the whole number to the given place value.
-28 to the nearest ten
A)40
B)130
C)20
D)30

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To round 28 to the nearest ten, we look at the digit in the ones place, which is 8. Since 8 is greater than or equal to 5, we round up the digit in the tens place, which is 2, to get 30. Thus, the best choice is D. To round 28 to the nearest ten, we look at the digit in the ones place, which is 8. Since 8 is greater than or equal to 5, we round up. The tens place remains 2, and the ones place becomes 0. Therefore, the nearest ten is 30. Choice D is the correct answer.

Round the Whole Number to the Given Place Value