Round to the Nearest Ten

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What is rounding in mathematics?

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Rounding is the process of adjusting the digits of a number to make it simpler and easier to work with, typically by increasing or decreasing it to the nearest specified place value.

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How do you round a number to the nearest ten?

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To round a number to the nearest ten, look at the digit in the ones place. If it is 5 or greater, round up; if it is less than 5, round down.

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What is the rounded value of 60 when rounded to the nearest ten?

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60 remains 60 when rounded to the nearest ten.

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What is the rounded value of 59 when rounded to the nearest ten?

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59 rounds up to 60 when rounded to the nearest ten.

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What is the rounded value of 33 when rounded to the nearest ten?

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33 remains 30 when rounded to the nearest ten.

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What is the rounded value of 46 when rounded to the nearest ten?

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46 rounds up to 50 when rounded to the nearest ten.

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What is the rounded value of 98 when rounded to the nearest ten?

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98 rounds up to 100 when rounded to the nearest ten.

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What is the difference between rounding up and rounding down?

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Rounding up means increasing the number to the next highest value, while rounding down means decreasing it to the next lowest value.

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What is the significance of the digit in the ones place when rounding?

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The digit in the ones place determines whether to round up or down based on its value (5 or greater rounds up, less than 5 rounds down).

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Can you give an example of rounding a two-digit number to the nearest ten?

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Sure! For example, rounding 74 to the nearest ten results in 70 because the ones digit (4) is less than 5.