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What does it mean to round a number?

Back

Rounding a number means adjusting it to a nearby, more convenient value, often to make calculations easier.

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What is the nearest tenth of a number?

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The nearest tenth is the first digit to the right of the decimal point.

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Round 23.542 to the nearest tenth.

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23.5

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What is the rule for rounding up?

Back

If the digit in the next place value (to the right) is 5 or greater, round up.

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What is the rule for rounding down?

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If the digit in the next place value (to the right) is less than 5, round down.

Front

What is 23.54 rounded to the nearest tenth?

Back

23.5

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What is 23.6 rounded to the nearest tenth?

Back

23.6 is already at the nearest tenth.

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What is the value of the tenths place in the number 23.542?

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The value of the tenths place is 5.

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What happens to the number 23.542 when rounded to the nearest whole number?

Back

It becomes 24.

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What is the difference between rounding and truncating a number?

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Rounding adjusts the number to the nearest value, while truncating simply cuts off digits without adjusting.