Rounding Numbers to the Nearest Hundred

The video tutorial explains how to determine a number with the digits 2, 2, and 8 that rounds to 300 when rounded to the nearest 100. It discusses the process of elimination by analyzing place values and rounding rules, ultimately identifying 282 as the correct number.

What digits are given in the problem that need to be used to form a number?

• 4, 5, and 6

• 1, 2, and 3

• 3, 0, and 0

• 2, 2, and 8

Why can't the number 822 be the correct answer?

• It rounds to 200

• It rounds to 400

• It is not a valid number

• It is too far from 300

What is the purpose of using place value markers in this problem?

• To multiply numbers

• To add numbers

• To subtract numbers

• To determine rounding

Which digit must be in the hundreds place to round to 300?

• 3

• 0

• 2

• 8

What is the significance of the digit in the tens place when rounding to the nearest 100?

• It determines if the number rounds up or down

• It is ignored

• It changes the hundreds digit

• It becomes zero

Why does the number 228 not round to 300?

• It is already 300

• The units digit is incorrect

• The hundreds digit is too large

• The tens digit is too small

What is the correct number that rounds to 300?

• 288

• 228

• 822

• 282

What happens to the digits to the right of the hundreds place when rounding?

• They become zeros

• They double

• They are removed

• They stay the same