Rounding Decimals

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What is rounding?

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

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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 .5 or higher, round up; if it's less than .5, round down.

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Round 6.64 to 1 decimal place.

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6.6

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What is the nearest tenth?

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

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Which decimal becomes 7.8 when rounded to the nearest tenth?

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7.81

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Round 14.297 to the nearest whole number.

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14

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What is rounding to the nearest hundredth?

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Rounding to the nearest hundredth means adjusting a decimal number to two places to the right of the decimal point.

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Round 3.257 to the nearest hundredth.

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3.26

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Round 5.67 to 1 decimal place.

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5.7

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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.