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, typically by increasing or decreasing the number to the nearest specified place value.

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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.

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How do you round the number 678 to the nearest hundred?

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To round 678 to the nearest hundred, look at the tens digit (7). Since it is 5 or more, round up to 700.

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Which number rounds to 400 when rounded to the nearest hundred?

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The number 362 rounds to 400 when rounded to the nearest hundred because the tens digit (6) is 5 or more.

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What does it mean to round to the nearest ten?

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Rounding to the nearest ten means adjusting a number to the closest multiple of 10. If the last digit is 5 or more, round up; if it is less than 5, round down.

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How do you round the number 699 to the nearest ten?

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To round 699 to the nearest ten, look at the units digit (9). Since it is 5 or more, round up to 700.

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How do you round the number 678 to the nearest ten?

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To round 678 to the nearest ten, look at the units digit (8). Since it is 5 or more, round up to 680.

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How do you round the number 507 to the nearest ten?

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To round 507 to the nearest ten, look at the units digit (7). Since it is 5 or more, round up to 510.

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What is the rule for rounding numbers?

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

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What is the difference between rounding up and rounding down?

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Rounding up means increasing the rounding place by one, while rounding down means keeping the rounding place the same.