Rounding Decimals

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What does it mean to round a number?

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Rounding a number means adjusting its value to make it simpler and easier to work with, while keeping it close to the original value.

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What is the rule for rounding to the nearest tenth?

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To round to the nearest tenth, look at the hundredths place. If it is 5 or greater, round up; if it is less than 5, round down.

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How do you round the number 8.54 to the nearest tenth?

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8.54 rounded to the nearest tenth is 8.5.

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What is the rule for rounding to the nearest whole number?

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To round to the nearest whole number, look at the tenths place. If it is 5 or greater, round up; if it is less than 5, round down.

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How do you round the number 9.756 to the nearest whole number?

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9.756 rounded to the nearest whole number is 10.

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What is the rule for rounding to the nearest hundredth?

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To round to the nearest hundredth, look at the thousandths place. If it is 5 or greater, round up; if it is less than 5, round down.

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How do you round the number 76.684 to the nearest hundredth?

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76.684 rounded to the nearest hundredth is 76.68.

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What is the result of rounding 5.5694 to the nearest tenth?

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5.5694 rounded to the nearest tenth is 5.6.

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How do you round the number 6.98 to the nearest tenth?

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6.98 rounded to the nearest tenth is 7.

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What is the significance of the digit in the place value immediately to the right of the rounding place?

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The digit in the place value immediately to the right of the rounding place determines whether to round up or down.