Rounding Numbers and Concepts

The video tutorial introduces the concept of rounding decimals using a simple rule: '5 or above, give it a shove; 4 or below, keep it down low.' The instructors, Paul and Bob, demonstrate rounding the number 1.856 to various decimal places: thousandths, hundredths, tenths, and ones. Each section explains the process of identifying the relevant place value and applying the rounding rule to determine the new rounded number.

What is the basic rule for rounding numbers?

• 5 or above, keep it the same; 4 or below, round up.

• Round down if the number is odd.

• 5 or above, give it a shove; 4 or below, keep it down low.

• Always round up regardless of the number.

When rounding 1.856 to the thousandths place, what is the result?

• 1.856

• 1.855

• 1.857

• 1.860

Which digit do you look at when rounding to the thousandths place?

• The digit in the thousandths place

• The digit in the hundredths place

• The digit in the ten-thousandths place

• The digit in the tenths place

What is the result of rounding 1.856 to the nearest thousandth?

• 1.860

• 1.856

• 1.857

• 1.855

What is the result of rounding 1.856 to the hundredths place?

• 1.85

• 1.86

• 1.87

• 1.84

Which digit do you consider when rounding to the hundredths place?

• The digit in the tenths place

• The digit in the thousandths place

• The digit in the ones place

• The digit in the hundredths place

What is the result of rounding 1.856 to the nearest hundredth?

• 1.84

• 1.85

• 1.86

• 1.87

What is the result of rounding 1.856 to the tenths place?

• 1.8

• 1.85

• 2.0

• 1.9

Which digit do you look at when rounding to the tenths place?

• The digit in the ones place

• The digit in the hundredths place

• The digit in the tenths place

• The digit in the thousandths place

What is the result of rounding 1.856 to the nearest tenth?

• 1.9

• 2.0

• 1.8

• 1.85