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; if it is less than 5, round down.

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What is the nearest ten to 254?

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250

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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 digit in the tens place. If it is 5 or greater, round up; if it is less than 5, round down.

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What is the nearest hundred to 1,389?

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1,400

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What is the nearest ten to 86?

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90

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How do you round 421 to the nearest hundred?

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Look at the tens place (2). Since it is less than 5, round down to 400.

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What is the nearest hundred to 421?

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400

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What is the nearest ten to 32?

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30

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What is the rule for rounding numbers?

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The rule for rounding numbers is to look at the digit immediately to the right of the place value you are rounding to. If that digit is 5 or more, round up; if it is less than 5, round down.

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