Working with Numbers

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What is the definition of rounding in mathematics?

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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 is the tenths place in a decimal number?

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The tenths place is the first digit to the right of the decimal point.

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What is the hundredths place in a decimal number?

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The hundredths place is the second digit to the right of the decimal point.

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How do you identify an outlier in a data set?

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An outlier is a value that is significantly higher or lower than the other values in the data set.

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What is the value of 19.0 rounded to the nearest whole number?

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20

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What is the value of 23.456 rounded to the nearest hundredths place?

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$23.46

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In the number 5.47, what digit is in the tenths place?

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4

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In the number 45.678, what digit is in the hundredths place?

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7

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What is the process to round a number to the nearest tenth?

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Look at the digit in the hundredths place; if it is 5 or greater, round up the tenths place by one.

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What is the significance of identifying the outlier in a data set?

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Identifying outliers helps in understanding the variability and can indicate errors or unique cases in the data.