Rounding Whole Numbers and Decimals

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What is rounding?

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Rounding is the process of adjusting a number to make it simpler and easier to work with, while keeping its value close to what it was.

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What does it mean to round to the nearest whole number?

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Rounding to the nearest whole number means adjusting a decimal number to the closest whole number. If the decimal is .5 or higher, round up; if it's less than .5, round down.

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How do you round 17.25 to the nearest whole number?

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17.25 rounded to the nearest whole number is 17.

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What is rounding to the nearest tenth?

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Rounding to the nearest tenth means adjusting a number to one decimal place. Look at the hundredths place to decide whether to round up or down.

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How do you round 1.892 to the nearest tenth?

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1.892 rounded to the nearest tenth is 1.9.

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What is rounding to the nearest hundredth?

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Rounding to the nearest hundredth means adjusting a number to two decimal places. Look at the thousandths place to decide whether to round up or down.

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How do you round 5.434 to the nearest hundredth?

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5.434 rounded to the nearest hundredth is 5.43.

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What is the rule for rounding numbers?

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If the digit to the right of the place you are rounding to is 5 or more, round up. If it is less than 5, round down.

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How do you round 9.029 to the nearest hundredth?

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9.029 rounded to the nearest hundredth is 9.03.

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What is the nearest whole number to 4.18?

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The nearest whole number to 4.18 is 4.