Rounding to Tens and Hundreds

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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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How do you round a number to the nearest ten?

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To round a number to the nearest ten, look at the digit in the ones place. If it is 5 or greater, round up by adding 1 to the ten's place. If it is less than 5, round down by keeping the ten's place the same.

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What is the nearest ten for the number 599?

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The nearest ten for the number 599 is 600.

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How do you round a number to the nearest hundred?

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To round a number to the nearest hundred, look at the digit in the ten's place. If it is 5 or greater, round up by adding 1 to the hundred's place. If it is less than 5, round down by keeping the hundred's place the same.

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What is the nearest hundred for the number 777?

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The nearest hundred for the number 777 is 800.

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What does it mean to round addends in an expression?

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Rounding addends in an expression means adjusting the numbers to the nearest specified place value (like tens or hundreds) before performing the addition, to simplify the calculation.

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What is the sum of the addends 238 and 519 rounded to the nearest hundred?

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The sum of the addends 238 and 519 rounded to the nearest hundred is 200 + 500.

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If a number rounds to 80 when rounded to the nearest ten, what is the smallest number it could be?

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The smallest number that could round to 80 when rounded to the nearest ten is 75.

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How do you estimate the total of two numbers when rounding?

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To estimate the total of two numbers when rounding, round each number to the nearest specified place value and then add the rounded numbers together.

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What is the approximate total number of books if Mrs. Walters has 522 realistic fiction books and 239 fantasy books, rounded to the nearest hundred?

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The approximate total number of books is about 700 when rounded to the nearest hundred.