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 while keeping its value close to what it was. It often involves increasing or decreasing the last digit based on the value of the digits that follow it.

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What is the place value of the digit in the tenths position?

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The tenths position is the first digit to the right of the decimal point in a decimal number.

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How do you round a number to the nearest tenth?

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To round a number to the nearest tenth, look at the digit in the hundredths place (the second digit to the right of the decimal). If it is 5 or greater, increase the tenths place by 1. If it is less than 5, keep the tenths place the same.

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What is the result of rounding 148.93 to the nearest tenth?

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148.9

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What is the result of rounding 1.82 to the nearest whole number?

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2

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How do you identify the place value of a digit in a decimal number?

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To identify the place value of a digit in a decimal number, count the positions from the decimal point. The first position to the right is tenths, the second is hundredths, the third is thousandths, and so on.

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What is the result of rounding 23.542 to the nearest tenth?

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23.5

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What is the rule for rounding numbers?

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The rule for rounding numbers is: if the digit to the right of the place value you are rounding to is 5 or greater, round up; if it is less than 5, round down.

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What is the result of rounding 5.569 to the nearest tenth?

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5.6

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What is the significance of the tenths place in a decimal number?

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The tenths place represents one part out of ten and is the first decimal place that indicates a fraction of a whole.