Rounding Whole Numbers

Why is it important to get all answers correct in this question?

• Because it is worth 1 mark.

• Because it is worth 2 marks.

• Because it is worth 3 marks.

• Because it is worth 4 marks.

What is the nearest thousand to the number 7546?

• 8500

• 7000

• 7500

• 8000

When rounding to the nearest hundred, which column should you look at?

• The thousands column.

• The hundreds column.

• The ones column.

• The tens column.

What is the nearest ten to the number 7546?

• 7500

• 7560

• 7550

• 7540

Why is it important to write the full answer when rounding to the nearest ten?

• To ensure the number is rounded to the nearest hundred.

• To make the answer look longer.

• To avoid confusion with smaller numbers.

• To show that the number is rounded to the nearest thousand.