Sure, I'll guide you through the steps to round the number 48.286 to the nearest 10.
1. First, identify which two multiples of 10 the number 48.286 lies between. It is between 40 and 50.
2. Next, determine the midpoint of these two multiples of 10. The midpoint between 40 and 50 is 45.
3. Determine which of the two multiples of 10, 48.286 is closer to. If the number is exactly at the midpoint (45 in this case), it is generally rounded up to the higher multiple of 10. However, since 48.286 is greater than 45, it is closer to 50.
Therefore, rounding 48.286 to the nearest 10 gives 50.
