Rounding Decimals

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What is rounding?

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Rounding is the process of adjusting the digits of 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 integer. 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 72.178 to the nearest hundredth?

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72.178 rounded to the nearest hundredth is 72.18.

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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.

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How do you round 1.823 to the nearest whole number?

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1.823 rounded to the nearest whole number is 2.

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What is the nearest thousandth?

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The nearest thousandth is the third digit to the right of the decimal point.

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How do you round 47.7399 to the nearest thousandth?

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47.7399 rounded to the nearest thousandth is 47.740.

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How do you round 0.879 to the nearest whole number?

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0.879 rounded to the nearest whole number is 1.

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How do you round 43.827 to the nearest hundredth?

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43.827 rounded to the nearest hundredth is 43.83.

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What is the rule for rounding up?

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If the digit to the right of the place value you are rounding to is 5 or greater, round up.