Rounding 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 or to make it easier to work with, while keeping its value close to what it was.

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What does it mean to round to the nearest whole number?

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Rounding to the nearest whole number means adjusting a decimal number to the closest integer. If the decimal is .5 or higher, round up; if it's less than .5, round down.

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How do you round a number to the nearest tenth?

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To round to the nearest tenth, look at the hundredths place. If it's 5 or greater, round up the tenths place by one. If it's less than 5, keep the tenths place the same.

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What is the hundredths place in a decimal number?

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The hundredths place is the second digit to the right of the decimal point.

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What is the tenths place in a decimal number?

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The tenths place is the first digit to the right of the decimal point.

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When rounding 5.592 to the nearest hundredth, what is the result?

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5.59

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When rounding 56.789 to the nearest tenth, what is the result?

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56.8

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When rounding 72.178 to the nearest hundredth, what is the result?

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72.18

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When rounding 23.542 to the nearest tenth, what is the result?

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23.5

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When rounding 1.82 to the nearest whole number, what is the result?

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