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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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 tens digit. If it is 5 or greater, round up; if it is less than 5, round down.

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What is the result of rounding 149 to the nearest hundred?

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149 rounds to 100.

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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 units digit. If it is 5 or greater, round up; if it is less than 5, round down.

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What is the result of rounding 76 to the nearest ten?

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76 rounds to 80.

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If a number is exactly halfway between two rounding options, how do you decide which way to round?

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If a number is exactly halfway, the common convention is to round up to the nearest even number.

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What is the result of rounding 276 to the nearest hundred?

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276 rounds to 300.

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What is the result of rounding 42 to the nearest ten?

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42 rounds to 40.

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What does it mean when two people give different rounding answers for the same number?

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It means they are rounding to different place values (e.g., one to the nearest ten and the other to the nearest hundred).

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What is the rounding rule for numbers ending in 5?

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Numbers ending in 5 are typically rounded up to the next whole number when rounding to the nearest even number.