Rounding: Nearest 10 or 100

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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, typically by increasing or decreasing it to the nearest specified value.

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What are benchmark numbers?

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Benchmark numbers are easily recognizable numbers that serve as reference points for rounding, such as multiples of 10 or 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 digit in the ones place. If it is 5 or greater, round up; if it is 4 or less, round down.

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What is the nearest ten to 76?

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The nearest ten to 76 is 80.

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What is the nearest hundred to 546?

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The nearest hundred to 546 is 600.

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If a number is between two benchmark numbers, how do you determine which one it rounds to?

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If the number is exactly halfway between two benchmark numbers, it typically rounds up to the higher number.

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What is the result of rounding 265 to the nearest ten?

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265 rounded to the nearest ten is 270.

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Which number rounds to 80: 78, 82, or 85?

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82 rounds to 80.

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What is the range of numbers that round to 80?

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The range of numbers that round to 80 is from 75 to 84.

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What is the nearest ten to 52?

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The nearest ten to 52 is 50.