Rounding and Comparing 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 compare decimals?

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Comparing decimals involves determining which decimal is greater, less than, or equal to another decimal.

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How do you round a number to the nearest whole number?

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Look at the digit to the right of the whole number. If it's 5 or greater, round up. If it's less than 5, round down.

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What is the value of 0.50 compared to 0.5?

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0.50 = 0.5 (they are equal).

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Which decimal is greater: 0.612 or 0.67?

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0.67 is greater than 0.612.

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How do you round 6,929 to the nearest thousand?

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6,929 rounds to 7,000.

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What is the result of comparing 2.8 and 2.67?

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2.8 > 2.67 (2.8 is greater).

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Which number does NOT round to 500: 468, 532, 447, or 514?

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447 does NOT round to 500.

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What is the first step in comparing two decimals?

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Align the decimal points of both numbers.

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How do you round 0.069 to the nearest tenth?

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0.069 rounds to 0.1.