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

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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 ten. If the last digit is 5 or more, round up; if it's less than 5, round down.

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How do you round the number 26 to the nearest ten?

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26 rounded to the nearest ten is 30.

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What is the rule for rounding to the nearest hundred?

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To round to the nearest hundred, look at the tens digit. If it is 5 or more, round up; if it is less than 5, round down.

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Round the number 502 to the nearest hundred.

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502 rounded to the nearest hundred is 500.

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What does it mean to round to the nearest thousand?

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Rounding to the nearest thousand involves adjusting a number to the closest multiple of one thousand, based on the hundreds digit.

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How do you round the number 8,290 to the nearest thousand?

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8,290 rounded to the nearest thousand is 8,000.

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What is the process for rounding to the nearest ten?

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To round to the nearest ten, look at the units digit. If it is 5 or more, round up to the next ten; if it is less than 5, round down to the previous ten.

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Round the number 752 to the nearest ten.

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752 rounded to the nearest ten is 750.

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What is the significance of the digit in the place value you are rounding to?

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The digit in the place value you are rounding to determines whether you round up or down based on the digit immediately to the right.

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