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. If the decimal is 0.5 or higher, round up; if it's less than 0.5, round down.

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Round 29.215 to the nearest hundredths.

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29.22

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Round 19.663 to the nearest whole number.

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20

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What is the nearest tenths place?

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The tenths place is the first digit to the right of the decimal point.

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Round 71.5977 to the nearest tenths.

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71.6

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What is the nearest hundredths place?

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The hundredths place is the second digit to the right of the decimal point.

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Round 95.256 to the nearest hundredths.

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95.26

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Round 113.899 to the nearest tenths.

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113.9

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What is the rule for rounding up?

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If the digit to the right of the place you are rounding to is 5 or greater, round up.