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When deciding whether to round up or round down a number, what factor determines the decision according to the text?
When deciding whether to round up or round down a number, what factor determines the decision according to the text?
What happens to smaller digits when rounding a number according to the text?
What happens to smaller digits when rounding a number according to the text?
Which factor can cause a domino effect in rounding numbers?
Which factor can cause a domino effect in rounding numbers?
What is the purpose of rounding numbers according to the text?
What is the purpose of rounding numbers according to the text?
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Which place values can rounding be done to according to the text?
Which place values can rounding be done to according to the text?
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Study Notes
- Rounding is the process of making a less precise version of a number for easier calculations or when less precision is needed.
- Rounding involves deciding whether to keep the 'target' digit the same or increase it by one, based on the digit in the next smaller place.
- The decision to round up or round down is determined by whether the digit to the right of the 'target' is 5 or greater (round up) or less than 5 (round down).
- Rounding involves replacing smaller digits with zeros and keeping larger digits the same in the rounded version.
- Rounding can be done to different place values such as nearest 10, 100, tenth, hundredth, or whole number.
- Rounding can have a domino effect, where rounding one digit may affect the digits to the left, especially when dealing with numbers containing a lot of 9s.
- Practice is essential to master the skill of rounding numbers effectively.
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Learn about the process of rounding numbers to different place values and how to make a number less precise for easier calculations. Understand the rules for deciding whether to round up or round down based on the digit to the right of the 'target'. Practice rounding numbers effectively to master this skill.
