Rounding Whole Numbers Review

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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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What is the nearest hundred of the number 345?

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The nearest hundred of 345 is 300.

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What is the rule for rounding to the nearest hundred?

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If the digit in the tens place is 5 or greater, round up. If it is less than 5, round down.

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How do you round the number 6,929 to the nearest thousand?

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To round 6,929 to the nearest thousand, look at the hundreds place (9). Since it is 5 or greater, round up to 7,000.

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What is the nearest ten thousand of the number 945,103?

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The nearest ten thousand of 945,103 is 950,000.

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What is the significance of place value in rounding?

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Place value determines which digit to consider when rounding a number, affecting the final rounded result.

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What is the difference between weight and mass?

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Weight is the force exerted by gravity on an object, while mass is the amount of matter in an object. A pound of gold and a pound of feathers have the same weight but different volumes.

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How many legs would a spider have?

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A spider typically has 8 legs.

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If I have 16 legs, how many spiders do I have?

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If each spider has 8 legs, then having 16 legs means you have 2 spiders.

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What is the nearest ten of the number 57?

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The nearest ten of 57 is 60.