In a locality there are 895 houses. The average family size is 5 people. There are about _____ people In the locality.

The correct answer is: 4500

Number of houses in locality =895
Now, 895 lies between 800 and 900
Since 95 is greater than 50 i-e. 95>50
∴ H will tend to more closer to number of right side
∴895 is rounded to 900
Now, average family size =5
No. of people in locality = 900 × 5
=4500