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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How do you round a number to the nearest tenth?

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To round a number to the nearest tenth, look at the digit in the hundredths place. If it is 5 or greater, increase the tenths place by 1. If it is less than 5, keep the tenths place the same.

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What is the nearest whole number to 1.82?

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The nearest whole number to 1.82 is 2.

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How do you round a number to the nearest hundredth?

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To round a number to the nearest hundredth, look at the digit in the thousandths place. If it is 5 or greater, increase the hundredths place by 1. If it is less than 5, keep the hundredths place the same.

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What is the result of rounding 23.542 to the nearest tenth?

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23.542 rounded to the nearest tenth is 23.5.

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If Sakarie rounds $2.59 to the nearest dollar, how much does she leave as a tip?

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Sakarie rounds $2.59 to the nearest dollar, which is $3.00.

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What is the nearest tenth to 56.789?

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The nearest tenth to 56.789 is 56.8.

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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.

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What is the process of rounding 3.436 to the nearest hundredth?

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To round 3.436 to the nearest hundredth, look at the digit in the thousandths place (6). Since it is 5 or greater, increase the hundredths place (3) by 1, resulting in 3.44.

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What is the rule for rounding numbers?

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The rule for rounding numbers is: if the digit to the right of the rounding place is 5 or greater, round up; if it is less than 5, round down.