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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What is the nearest tenth?

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The nearest tenth is the first digit to the right of the decimal point. For example, in 4.5, the '5' is in the tenths place.

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How do you round 4.5 to the nearest tenth?

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4.5 rounds to 4.5 because it is already at the tenths place.

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What is the rule for rounding decimals?

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If the digit after the place you are rounding to is 5 or greater, round up. If it is less than 5, round down.

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Round 5.67 to the nearest tenth.

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5.67 rounds to 5.7.

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What is the nearest hundredth?

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The nearest hundredth is the second digit to the right of the decimal point. For example, in 3.25, the '5' is in the hundredths place.

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Round 3.257 to the nearest hundredth.

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3.257 rounds to 3.26.

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Which number does NOT round to 35? 34.72, 34.156, 35.49, 35.16

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34.156 does NOT round to 35.

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What is the significance of the digit 5 in rounding?

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The digit 5 is the cutoff point for rounding up or down. It determines whether to round up or keep the number the same.