Rounding to the Nearest 100

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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, usually to the nearest specified place value.

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What does 'nearest 100' mean?

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'Nearest 100' means rounding a number to the closest multiple of 100.

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How do you round a number?

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To round a number, look at the digit 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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Round 367 to the nearest 100.

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400

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Round 125 to the nearest 100.

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100

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Round 348 to the nearest 100.

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300

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Round 750 to the nearest 100.

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800

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Round 4,587 to the nearest 100.

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4,600

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What is the rule for rounding up?

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If the digit to the right of the rounding place is 5 or greater, increase the rounding place by 1.

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What is the rule for rounding down?

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If the digit to the right of the rounding place is less than 5, keep the rounding place the same.