Rounding

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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 or to make it easier to work with, while keeping its value close to what it was.

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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 number so that it has one digit after the decimal point, based on the value of the digit in the hundredths place.

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

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If a number is exactly halfway between two values, it is typically rounded up to the higher value.

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What is the rule for rounding numbers?

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

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Round 5.569 to the nearest tenth.

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5.6

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Round 8.54 to the nearest tenth.

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8.5

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Round 6.98 to the nearest tenth.

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7

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How do you round $278.49 to the nearest hundred dollars?

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To round $278.49 to the nearest hundred dollars, look at the tens place (7). Since it is 5 or greater, round up to $300.00.

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What is the result of rounding 9.029 to the nearest hundredth?

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9.03

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What is the difference between rounding to the nearest tenth and rounding to the nearest hundredth?

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Rounding to the nearest tenth focuses on one decimal place, while rounding to the nearest hundredth focuses on two decimal places.