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 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.

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How do you round a number to the nearest tenth?

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To round to the nearest tenth, look at the hundredths place. If it's 5 or more, round up; if it's less than 5, round down.

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What is 4.5 rounded to the nearest tenth?

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4.5 rounded to the nearest tenth is 4.5.

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What is 14.297 rounded to the nearest whole number?

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14.297 rounded to the nearest whole number is 14.

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If a number is rounded to 35.7, what could the original number be?

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The original number could be 35.68.

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What is 3.875 rounded to the nearest tenth?

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3.875 rounded to the nearest tenth is 3.9.

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Which is true: 1.72 rounded to the nearest tenth is 1.7?

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True, 1.72 rounded to the nearest tenth is 1.7.

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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, round up.

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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, round down.