Rounding Decimals to Whole Numbers

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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 whole number.

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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 finding the closest whole number to a given decimal.

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When rounding a decimal, what digit do you look at to decide whether to round up or down?

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You look at the digit in the tenths place (the first digit to the right of the decimal point). If it's 5 or more, you round up; if it's less than 5, you round down.

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Round 0.68 to the nearest whole number.

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Round 1.23456 to the nearest whole number.

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What is the estimated product of 4.8896 and 10.0987 when rounded?

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50

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Round 3.456 to the nearest whole number.

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Round 1.0067 to the nearest whole number.

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1

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What is the rule for rounding numbers?

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If the digit after the rounding place is 5 or greater, round up. If it's less than 5, round down.

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What is the nearest whole number to 2.49?

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2

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