Unit 4, Lesson 15, Activity 2

Front

What is a multiple of 10,000?

Back

A multiple of 10,000 is any number that can be expressed as 10,000 times an integer, such as 10,000, 20,000, 30,000, etc.

Front

How do you find the nearest multiple of 10,000 for a number?

Back

To find the nearest multiple of 10,000, round the number to the nearest ten thousand. For example, for 425,193, the nearest multiple is 430,000.

Front

What does it mean for a number to be 'closer' to another number?

Back

A number is 'closer' to another if the difference between them is smaller than the difference to any other number.

Front

Is 425,193 closer to 420,000 or 430,000?

Back

425,193 is closer to 430,000.

Front

Is 425,193 closer to 400,000 or 500,000?

Back

425,193 is closer to 400,000.

Front

How do you determine which of two numbers is closer to a given number?

Back

Subtract the given number from both options and compare the absolute values of the differences.

Front

What is the nearest hundred to 425,193?

Back

The nearest hundred to 425,193 is 425,200.

Front

What is the nearest thousand to 425,193?

Back

The nearest thousand to 425,193 is 425,000.

Front

What is rounding?

Back

Rounding is the process of adjusting a number to a nearby value that is simpler or more convenient, often to a specified place value.

Front

What is the difference between rounding up and rounding down?

Back

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