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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How do you round a number to the nearest ten?

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To round a number to the nearest ten, look at the digit in the ones place. If it's 5 or more, round up; if it's less than 5, round down.

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What is the nearest whole number to 4.18?

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The nearest whole number to 4.18 is 4.

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What is the nearest dollar to $0.33?

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The nearest dollar to $0.33 is $0.00.

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What is the rule for rounding decimals?

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The rule for rounding decimals is to look at the digit immediately to the right of the place value you are rounding to. If it's 5 or more, round up; if it's less than 5, round down.

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What number rounds to 40 when rounded to the nearest ten?

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The number 43.4 rounds to 40 when rounded to the nearest ten.

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What is the nearest whole number to 17.25?

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The nearest whole number to 17.25 is 17.

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What is an example of rounding to the nearest tenth?

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For example, rounding 3.06 to the nearest tenth gives you 3.1.

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What is the nearest whole number to 3.24?

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The nearest whole number to 3.24 is 3.