Rounding Decimals

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What is rounding?

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Rounding is the process of adjusting the value of a number to make it simpler and easier to work with, while keeping it close to the original value.

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What does it mean to round to the nearest whole number?

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Rounding to the nearest whole number means adjusting a decimal number to the closest whole number, based on the digit in the tenths place.

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What is the rule for rounding up?

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If the digit in the tenths place is 5 or greater, you round up the whole number.

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What is the rule for rounding down?

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If the digit in the tenths place is less than 5, you round down and keep the whole number the same.

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Round 4.6 to the nearest whole number.

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5

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Round 2.3 to the nearest whole number.

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2

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What does it mean to round to the nearest tenth?

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Rounding to the nearest tenth means adjusting a decimal number to one decimal place, based on the digit in the hundredths place.

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Round 3.78 to the nearest tenth.

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3.8

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Round 6.24 to the nearest tenth.

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6.2

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What does it mean to round to the nearest hundredth?

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Rounding to the nearest hundredth means adjusting a decimal number to two decimal places, based on the digit in the thousandths place.