Rounding Decimals

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What is 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. It often involves increasing or decreasing the last digit based on the value of the digits that follow it.

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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 integer. If the decimal is .5 or higher, the number is rounded up; if it is less than .5, it is rounded down.

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How do you round a number to the nearest tenths?

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To round a number to the nearest tenths, look at the hundredths place (the second digit after the decimal). If it is 5 or greater, round up the tenths place by one. If it is less than 5, keep the tenths place the same.

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What is the rule for rounding to the nearest hundredths?

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To round to the nearest hundredths, examine the thousandths place (the third digit after the decimal). If it is 5 or greater, round up the hundredths place by one. If it is less than 5, keep the hundredths place the same.

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What is the result of rounding 95.256 to the nearest whole number?

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95.256 rounded to the nearest whole number is 95.

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What is the result of rounding 113.899 to the nearest hundredths?

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113.899 rounded to the nearest hundredths is 113.90.

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What is the result of rounding 29.215 to the nearest hundredths?

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29.215 rounded to the nearest hundredths is 29.22.

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What is the result of rounding 113.899 to the nearest tenths?

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113.899 rounded to the nearest tenths is 113.9.

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What is the result of rounding 9.715 to the nearest hundredths?

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9.715 rounded to the nearest hundredths is 9.72.

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What is the significance of the digit in the place value immediately to the right when rounding?

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The digit in the place value immediately to the right determines whether to round up or down. If it is 5 or greater, you round up; if it is less than 5, you round down.