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 to make it easier to work with, typically by increasing or decreasing the number to the nearest specified place value.

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What does it mean to round to the nearest hundred?

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Rounding to the nearest hundred means adjusting a number to the closest multiple of 100. If the last two digits are 50 or more, round up; if they are less than 50, round down.

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How do you round the number 152 to the nearest hundred?

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To round 152 to the nearest hundred, look at the last two digits (52). Since 52 is greater than 50, round up to 200.

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How do you round the number 481 to the nearest hundred?

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To round 481 to the nearest hundred, look at the last two digits (81). Since 81 is greater than 50, round up to 500.

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How do you round the number 967 to the nearest hundred?

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To round 967 to the nearest hundred, look at the last two digits (67). Since 67 is greater than 50, round up to 1,000.

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What does it mean to round to the nearest ten?

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Rounding to the nearest ten means adjusting a number to the closest multiple of 10. If the last digit is 5 or more, round up; if it is less than 5, round down.

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How do you round the number 76 to the nearest ten?

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To round 76 to the nearest ten, look at the last digit (6). Since 6 is greater than 5, round up to 80.

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How do you round the number 921 to the nearest ten?

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To round 921 to the nearest ten, look at the last digit (1). Since 1 is less than 5, round down to 920.

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What is the rule for rounding numbers?

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

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Why is rounding important in mathematics?

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Rounding is important because it simplifies numbers, making calculations easier and helping to estimate values quickly.