Number Sense2

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What is rounding?

Back

Rounding is the process of adjusting the digits of a number to make it simpler while keeping its value close to what it was. For example, rounding 4.5 to the nearest whole number gives 5.

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How do you round a number to the nearest tenth?

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To round a number to the nearest tenth, look at the digit in the hundredths place. If it is 5 or greater, round up the tenths place by one. If it is less than 5, keep the tenths place the same.

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What digit is in the hundredths place in the number 287.659?

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The digit in the hundredths place is 5.

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What does the symbol '<' mean in a number comparison?

Back

The symbol '<' means 'less than'. For example, 7.23 < 7.32 means that 7.23 is less than 7.32.

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How do you round 5.592 to the nearest hundredth?

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To round 5.592 to the nearest hundredth, look at the digit in the thousandths place (2). Since it is less than 5, keep the hundredths place the same. The answer is 5.59.

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What is the nearest tenth of 23.542?

Back

The nearest tenth of 23.542 is 23.5.

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What is the place value of the digit 9 in the number 287.659?

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The digit 9 is in the hundredths place.

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How do you compare two decimal numbers?

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To compare two decimal numbers, align them by the decimal point and compare digit by digit from left to right.

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What is the nearest whole number to 4.5?

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The nearest whole number to 4.5 is 5.

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What does the symbol '>' mean in a number comparison?

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The symbol '>' means 'greater than'. For example, 7.32 > 7.23 means that 7.32 is greater than 7.23.