1. **Problem:** Round the number 125482 to the nearest hundred. 2. **Formula and rules:** To round to the nearest hundred, look at the tens digit. - If the tens digit is 5 or more, round up. - If the tens digit is less than 5, round down. 3. **Work:** - Number: 125482 - Hundreds digit: 4 (in 482) - Tens digit: 8 - Since 8 ≥ 5, round up the hundreds digit from 4 to 5. - So, 125482 rounded to the nearest hundred is 125500. 4. **Answer:** 125500 Hence, the correct choice is D) 125500.