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 .5 or higher, round up; if it's less than .5, round down.

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How do you round 76.684 to the hundredth?

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76.68

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What is the nearest tenth of 56.789?

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56.8

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What is the rule for rounding to the nearest tenth?

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Look at the hundredths place. If it's 5 or more, round up the tenths place by one. If it's less than 5, keep the tenths place the same.

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Round 9.756 to the nearest whole number.

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10

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What is the nearest whole number of 6.42?

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6

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How do you round 8.54 to the nearest tenth?

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8.5

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What is the significance of the digit in the place value to the right when rounding?

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The digit in the place value to the right determines whether to round up or down.

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What is the difference between rounding up and rounding down?

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Rounding up increases the digit in the rounding place by one, while rounding down keeps it the same.