Rounding Word Problems

Front

What does it mean to round a number?

Back

To round a number means to change it to a nearby value that is easier to work with, usually to the nearest ten, hundred, or other place value.

Front

What is the nearest ten to 98?

Back

100

Front

If I have 58 gummy bears and eat 20, how many do I have left when rounded to the nearest ten?

Back

40 gummy bears

Front

What should you do when you see the word ABOUT in a math problem?

Back

You should round the number.

Front

When rounding 553 to the nearest ten, what is the result?

Back

550

Front

When rounding 553 to the nearest hundred, what is the result?

Back

600

Front

What is the nearest hundred to 293?

Back

300

Front

If a number is 45, what is it rounded to the nearest ten?

Back

50

Front

If a number is 44, what is it rounded to the nearest ten?

Back

40

Front

What is the rule for rounding numbers?

Back

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.