Rounding Decimals / Comparing 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 digit to its right.

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How do you round a decimal to the nearest tenth?

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To round a decimal to the nearest tenth, look at the hundredths place (the second digit after the decimal). If it is 5 or greater, round up the tenths place by one. If it is less than 5, keep the tenths place the same.

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What is the result of rounding 96.348 to the nearest tenth?

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96.3

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How do you compare two decimal numbers?

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To compare two decimal numbers, align them by the decimal point and compare digit by digit from left to right until a difference is found.

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Which is greater: 17.008 or 17.003?

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17.008 is greater than 17.003.

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What does the symbol '>' represent in mathematics?

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The symbol '>' means 'greater than'.

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Order the following numbers from greatest to least: 8.23, 9, 8.6, 8.2.

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9, 8.6, 8.23, 8.2.

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What does the symbol '<' represent in mathematics?

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The symbol '<' means 'less than'.

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How do you determine if one decimal is less than another?

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To determine if one decimal is less than another, compare the digits starting from the leftmost side until a difference is found.

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What is the result of comparing 32.03 and 32.30?

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32.03 is less than 32.30.