Rounding

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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 or to make it easier to work with, while keeping its value close to what it was.

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What is the rule for rounding to the nearest ten?

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

Front

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.

Front

Round 481 to the nearest hundred.

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500

Front

Round 578 to the nearest hundred.

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600

Front

Round 85 to the nearest ten.

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90

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Round 967 to the nearest hundred.

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1,000

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Round 42 to the nearest ten.

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40

Front

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

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The digit in the place value determines whether to round up or down based on its value.

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How does rounding affect the precision of a number?

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Rounding can decrease the precision of a number, as it simplifies the value to a more manageable form.