ROUNDING

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What is rounding in mathematics?

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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 number to the nearest specified place value.

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What does it mean to round to the nearest hundred?

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Rounding to the nearest hundred means adjusting a number to the closest multiple of 100. If the last two digits are 50 or more, round up; if they are less than 50, round down.

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How do you round the number 1,275 to the nearest hundred?

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1,275 rounded to the nearest hundred is 1,300 because the last two digits (75) are greater than 50.

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What is the rule for rounding to the nearest ten?

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To round to the nearest ten, look at the last digit. If it is 5 or more, round up; if it is less than 5, round down.

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How do you round the number 8,655 to the nearest ten?

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8,655 rounded to the nearest ten is 8,660 because the last digit (5) is equal to 5.

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What does it mean to round to the nearest thousand?

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Rounding to the nearest thousand means adjusting a number to the closest multiple of 1,000. If the last three digits are 500 or more, round up; if they are less than 500, round down.

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How do you round the number 9,702 to the nearest thousand?

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9,702 rounded to the nearest thousand is 10,000 because the last three digits (702) are greater than 500.

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What is the process for rounding to the nearest ten thousand?

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To round to the nearest ten thousand, look at the last four digits. If they are 5,000 or more, round up; if they are less than 5,000, round down.

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How do you round the number 333,098 to the nearest ten thousand?

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333,098 rounded to the nearest ten thousand is 330,000 because the last four digits (098) are less than 5,000.

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What is the significance of place value in rounding?

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Place value determines which digit to round based on the specified rounding level (e.g., nearest ten, hundred, thousand). It helps in identifying how much to increase or decrease the number.