To determine which numeral can be rounded off to 216,000, we need to look at the rounding rules for the nearest thousand.
- If the last three digits are 500 or more, we round up.
- If the last three digits are less than 500, we round down.
Now, let's analyze each option:
A. 215489 - The last three digits are 489, which is less than 500. Rounding down gives us 215,000.
B. 216500 - The last three digits are 500, which means we round up. Rounding gives us 217,000.
C. 216697 - The last three digits are 697, which is more than 500. Rounding up gives us 217,000.
D. 215501 - The last three digits are 501, which is more than 500. Rounding up gives us 216,000.
The only numeral that rounds off to 216,000 is **D. 215501