Rounding Decimals

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What is rounding?

Back

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

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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, either up or down.

Front

Round 3.4 to the nearest whole number.

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3

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Round 6.7 to the nearest whole number.

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7

Front

What digit do you look at when rounding to the nearest whole number?

Back

You look at the digit to the right of the number you are rounding.

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What happens if the digit to the right is 5 or greater?

Back

If the digit to the right is 5 or greater, you round up.

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What happens if the digit to the right is less than 5?

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If the digit to the right is less than 5, you round down (or stay the same).

Front

Round 4.8 to the nearest whole number.

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5

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What does it mean to round to the nearest tenth?

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Rounding to the nearest tenth means adjusting a decimal number to one decimal place, looking at the hundredths place.

Front

Round 2.34 to the nearest tenth.

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2.3