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. It often involves increasing or decreasing the last digit based on the digits that follow it.

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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. If the decimal is 0.5 or higher, round up; if it's less than 0.5, round down.

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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 (the second digit after the decimal). 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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What is the nearest hundredth of 0.923?

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0.92

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Which number rounds to 12 when rounded to the nearest whole number?

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11.56

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What is the nearest tenth of 3.875?

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3.9

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When rounding, what do you do if the digit after the place you are rounding to is 5?

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If the digit after the place you are rounding to is 5, you round up the last digit you are keeping.

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What is the nearest whole number of 34.72?

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35

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What is the nearest whole number of 34.156?

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34

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How do you round 7.432 to the nearest hundredth?

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7.43