Rounding Numbers Quiz

Round the number 1.27 to the nearest whole number.

• 0

• 1

• 2

• 3

Answer explanation

To round 1.27 to the nearest whole number, we look at the decimal part which is 0.27. Since 0.27 is closer to 0 than 1, the nearest whole number is 1.

Round the number 22.83 to the nearest tenth.

• 22.8

• 22.9

• 23.0

• 22.0

Answer explanation

To round 22.83 to the nearest tenth, look at the digit in the hundredths place, which is 3. Since 3 is less than 5, we keep the tenths place as it is, making the rounded number 22.8.

Round the number 7.1091 to the nearest hundredth.

• 7.10

• 7.11

• 7.00

• 7.20

Answer explanation

To round 7.1091 to the nearest hundredth, we look at the digit in the thousandth place, which is 9. Since 9 is greater than or equal to 5, we round up the hundredth place, resulting in 7.11.

Round the decimal 1.562 to the nearest hundredth.

• 1.56

• 1.57

• 1.60

• 1.50

Answer explanation

To round 1.562 to the nearest hundredth, we look at the digit in the thousandth place, which is 2. Since 2 is less than 5, we keep the hundredth place as it is, resulting in 1.56.

Round the decimal 9.559 to the nearest hundredth.

• 9.55

• 9.56

• 9.60

• 9.50

Answer explanation

To round 9.559 to the nearest hundredth, look at the thousandth place which is 9. The digit in the hundredth place is 5, so we round up to 9.56.

Round the decimal 3.305 to the nearest hundredth.

• 3.30

• 3.31

• 3.35

• 3.00

Answer explanation

To round 3.305 to the nearest hundredth, we look at the digit in the thousandths place, which is 5. Since 5 is 5 or greater, we round up the hundredths place, resulting in 3.31.

Round the decimal 8.765 to the nearest hundredth.

• 8.76

• 8.77

• 8.70

• 8.80

Answer explanation

To round 8.765 to the nearest hundredth, look at the thousandth place (5). Since it is 5 or more, round up the hundredth place. Therefore, 8.765 rounds to 8.77.

What whole number does 14.8 round to?

• 14

• 15

• 13

• 16

Answer explanation

14.8 rounds to 15 because the decimal .8 is closer to 1 than 0, so it rounds up to the next whole number.

What is the place value of the digit 7 in the number 45.7639?

• Tens

• Ones

• Tenths

• Hundredths

Answer explanation

The place value of the digit 7 in the number 45.7639 is in the tenths place, as it is the first digit after the decimal point.

What is 5.836 rounded to the nearest tenth?

• 5.8

• 5.83

• 5.84

• 6

Answer explanation

5.836 rounded to the nearest tenth is 5.8 because the digit in the hundredths place is less than 5, so the digit in the tenths place remains the same.