Rounding Decimals and Whole Numbers

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

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How do you round a number to the nearest ten?

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To round a number to the nearest ten, look at the digit in the ones place. If it is 5 or greater, round up; if it is less than 5, round down.

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What is the result of rounding 7,487 to the nearest ten?

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7,490.

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What is the result of rounding 4,874 to the nearest ten?

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4,870.

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If you have 7,487 and 4,874 bales of hay, how do you find the total before rounding?

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Add the two numbers: 7,487 + 4,874 = 12,361.

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What is the nearest whole number to 77.538?

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78.

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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 the decimal number to the closest integer.

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When rounding 753 to the nearest ten, what is the result?

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750.

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When rounding 753 to the nearest hundred, what is the result?

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800.

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What is the rule for rounding to the nearest thousand?

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Look at the hundreds place; if it is 5 or greater, round up; if it is less than 5, round down.