Rounding Decimals

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What should you do after underlining the place you are rounding to?

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Look to the right to identify and circle your 'clue digit'.

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What is the result of rounding 1.72 to the nearest tenth?

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1.7

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How do you round 2.408 to the nearest hundredth?

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2.41

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What is the result of rounding 76.684 to the nearest hundredth?

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76.68

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What is the result of rounding 1.99 to the nearest tenth?

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2.0

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What is the definition of 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.

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When rounding a number, what does the 'clue digit' indicate?

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The 'clue digit' indicates whether to round up or down based on its value.

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If the clue digit is 5 or greater, what should you do when rounding?

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Round up the digit in the place you are rounding to.

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If the clue digit is less than 5, what should you do when rounding?

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Keep the digit in the place you are rounding to the same.

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What is the nearest tenth of the number 3.456?

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3.5