Flashcard #2: Rounding Decimals

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What is rounding?

Back

Rounding is the process of adjusting the digits of a number to make it simpler while keeping its value close to what it was.

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

Back

Rounding to the nearest whole number means adjusting a decimal number to the closest whole number.

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How do you round a number that is exactly halfway between two whole numbers?

Back

If a number is exactly halfway, round up to the next whole number.

Front

Round 9.756 to the nearest whole number.

Back

10

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What does it mean to round to the nearest tenth?

Back

Rounding to the nearest tenth means adjusting a decimal number to one decimal place.

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Round 8.54 to the nearest tenth.

Back

8.5

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What does it mean to round to the nearest hundredth?

Back

Rounding to the nearest hundredth means adjusting a decimal number to two decimal places.

Front

Round 716.514 to the nearest hundredth.

Back

716.51

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Round 2.408 to the nearest hundredth.

Back

2.41

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What is the rule for rounding up?

Back

If the digit to the right of the rounding place is 5 or greater, round up.