Round the whole number to the given place value.
-24,724,419 to the nearest million
A)25,000,000
B)24,000,000
C)24,724,000
D)24,800,000

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To round to the nearest million, we look at the digit in the millions place (the third digit from the right). It is a 4, which is less than 5. So, we simply drop all digits to the right of the millions place and keep the digit in the millions place as is. Therefore, the answer is 25,000,000. To round to the nearest million, we look at the digit in the millions place, which is 4. Since the digit to the right of 4 is less than 5, we round down and keep the 4. Therefore, 24,724,419 rounded to the nearest million is 25,000,000. Choice A is the best answer.

Round the Whole Number to the Given Place Value