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 while keeping its value close to what it was. It often involves increasing or decreasing the number to the nearest specified place value.

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What does it mean to round to the nearest thousand?

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Rounding to the nearest thousand means adjusting a number to the closest multiple of 1,000. If the last three digits are 500 or more, round up; if they are less than 500, round down.

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How do you round the number 222,222 to the nearest thousand?

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To round 222,222 to the nearest thousand, look at the hundreds digit (2). Since it is less than 5, round down to 222,000.

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What is the rule for rounding to the nearest million?

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When rounding to the nearest million, look at the hundred-thousands digit. If it is 500,000 or more, round up; if it is less than 500,000, round down.

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How do you round the number 9,778,339 to the nearest million?

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To round 9,778,339 to the nearest million, look at the hundred-thousands digit (7). Since it is 500,000 or more, round up to 10,000,000.

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What does it mean to round to the nearest hundred thousand?

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Rounding to the nearest hundred thousand means adjusting a number to the closest multiple of 100,000. If the last five digits are 500,000 or more, round up; if they are less than 500,000, round down.

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How do you round the number 100,003 to the nearest hundred thousand?

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To round 100,003 to the nearest hundred thousand, look at the ten-thousands digit (0). Since it is less than 5, round down to 100,000.

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What is the rule for rounding to the nearest ten?

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When rounding to the nearest ten, look at the units digit. If it is 5 or more, round up; if it is less than 5, round down.

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How do you round the number 67,396 to the nearest ten?

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To round 67,396 to the nearest ten, look at the units digit (6). Since it is 5 or more, round up to 67,400.

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What does it mean to round to the nearest hundred?

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Rounding to the nearest hundred means adjusting a number to the closest multiple of 100. If the last two digits are 50 or more, round up; if they are less than 50, round down.