Comparing & Rounding Numbers

Front

What is rounding?

Back

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.

Front

How do you round a number to the nearest thousand?

Back

To round a number to the nearest thousand, look at the hundreds digit. If it is 5 or more, round up. If it is less than 5, round down.

Front

What is the nearest hundred to 16,984?

Back

17,000

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What is the nearest thousand to 673?

Back

1,000

Front

Which number rounds to 56,000 when rounded to the nearest thousand?

Back

56,352

Front

What is the nearest hundred to 4,759?

Back

4,800

Front

What does it mean when a number is greater than another?

Back

It means that the first number is larger in value than the second number.

Front

Which statement is NOT true: 35,722 > 32,752 or 42,330 < 42,240?

Back

42,330 < 42,240 is NOT true.

Front

How do you determine if a number is less than another?

Back

A number is less than another if it has a smaller value.

Front

What is the rule for rounding numbers?

Back

If the digit to the right of the rounding place is 5 or more, round up. If it is less than 5, round down.