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 easier to work with, typically by increasing or decreasing it 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.

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How do you determine whether to round up or down when rounding to the nearest hundred?

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If the last two digits of the number are 50 or more, round up. If they are less than 50, round down.

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What is the result of rounding 754 to the nearest hundred?

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The result is 800.

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If a number is 293, what is it when rounded to the nearest hundred?

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It rounds to 300.

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What is the nearest hundred to 678?

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The nearest hundred to 678 is 700.

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How do you round a number to the nearest ten?

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

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What is the result of rounding 44 to the nearest ten?

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The result is 40.

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What is the nearest ten to 349?

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The nearest ten to 349 is 350.

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What is the difference between rounding to the nearest ten and rounding to the nearest hundred?

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Rounding to the nearest ten focuses on the last digit (units place), while rounding to the nearest hundred focuses on the last two digits (tens and units places).

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