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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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 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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Round 47.941 to the nearest one.

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48

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Round 72.178 to the nearest hundredth.

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72.18

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Round 62.471 to the nearest hundredth.

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62.47

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Round 29.711 to the nearest whole number.

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30

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Round 23.542 to the nearest hundredth.

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23.54

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What is the rule for rounding up?

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