Rounding Whole Numbers

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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 and easier to work with, while keeping its value close to what it was.

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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 178 to the nearest hundred?

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200

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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 ones 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 459 to the nearest ten?

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460

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What is the result of rounding 874 to the nearest ten?

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870

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What is the purpose of rounding numbers?

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The purpose of rounding numbers is to simplify calculations and provide an estimate that is easier to work with.

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When rounding, what do you do if the digit to the right of the rounding place is 5 or greater?

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If the digit to the right of the rounding place is 5 or greater, you round up.

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When rounding, what do you do if the digit to the right of the rounding place is less than 5?

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If the digit to the right of the rounding place is less than 5, you round down.

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What is the result of rounding 4 to the nearest ten?

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0

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