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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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 by adding 1 to the ten's place. If it is less than 5, round down by keeping the ten's place the same.

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Round 654 to the nearest ten.

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650

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Round 49 to the nearest ten.

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50

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Round 9 to the nearest ten.

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10

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Round 192 to the nearest ten.

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190

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Round 291 to the nearest ten.

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290

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What is the rule for rounding numbers ending in 5?

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When rounding numbers that end in 5, you typically round up to the next whole number if the digit before the 5 is odd, and round down if it is even.

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What is the difference between rounding up and rounding down?

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Rounding up means increasing the number to the next higher value, while rounding down means decreasing the number to the next lower value.

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Why is rounding important in real-life applications?

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Rounding is important because it simplifies numbers, making them easier to understand and work with, especially in calculations involving money, measurements, and statistics.