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When a number is approximated to the nearest hundreds, the approximated value is 600 and absolute error is 24. Then the exact number is `"_________"`.

A

64

B

548

C

576

D

Either (a) or (c )

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D
Let the exact number be x and its approximated value = 600
Absolute error = 24.
`:. x = 600+- 24= 624` or 576.
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