Rounding Decimals Practice

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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 decimal to the nearest whole number?

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

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What is the rule for rounding to the nearest tenth?

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To round to the nearest tenth, look at the digit in the hundredths place. If it is 5 or greater, round the tenths place up by one; if it is less than 5, keep the tenths place the same.

Front

Round 3.456 to the nearest tenth.

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3.5

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What is the result of rounding 4.499 to the nearest whole number?

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4

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When rounding 2.85 to the nearest tenth, what is the result?

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2.9

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What decimal rounds to 6.3 when rounded to the nearest tenth?

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6.25 or 6.34 (any number between 6.25 and 6.34 inclusive will round to 6.3).

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How do you round 0.999 to the nearest whole number?

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0.999 rounds to 1.

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What is the nearest tenth of 5.678?

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5.7

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If a number is 7.85, what is it when rounded to the nearest whole number?

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8