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What is 42 rounded to the nearest ten?
What is 267 rounded to the nearest hundred?
Which number rounds to 90 when rounded to the nearest ten?
If a number ends with 4, what will it round to when rounding to the nearest ten?
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When rounding 950 to the nearest hundred, what is the result?
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What is the result of rounding 34 to the nearest ten?
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What is the nearest hundred to 489?
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Study Notes
Rounding to the Nearest Ten
- Definition: Rounding to the nearest ten involves finding the closest multiple of ten to a given number.
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Rules:
- If the last digit is 0-4, round down to the nearest ten.
- If the last digit is 5-9, round up to the nearest ten.
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Examples:
- 23 rounds to 20 (last digit 3)
- 57 rounds to 60 (last digit 7)
- 85 rounds to 90 (last digit 5)
Rounding to the Nearest Hundred
- Definition: Rounding to the nearest hundred involves finding the closest multiple of one hundred to a given number.
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Rules:
- If the last two digits are 00-49, round down to the nearest hundred.
- If the last two digits are 50-99, round up to the nearest hundred.
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Examples:
- 234 rounds to 200 (last two digits 34)
- 678 rounds to 700 (last two digits 78)
- 450 rounds to 500 (last two digits 50)
General Tips for Rounding
- Identify the Place Value: Determine which place value you are rounding to (ten or hundred).
- Look at the Next Digit: The digit immediately to the right of the target place value determines rounding direction.
- Practice: Regularly practice rounding numbers to become more comfortable with identifying when to round up or down.
Rounding to the Nearest Ten
- Rounding to the nearest ten identifies the closest multiple of ten for a specific number.
- If the last digit ranges from 0 to 4, round down to the nearest ten.
- If the last digit is between 5 and 9, round up to the nearest ten.
- Example of rounding:
- 23 → 20 (last digit 3 prompts rounding down)
- 57 → 60 (last digit 7 prompts rounding up)
- 85 → 90 (last digit 5 leads to rounding up)
Rounding to the Nearest Hundred
- Rounding to the nearest hundred finds the closest multiple of one hundred for a specified number.
- Last two digits dictate rounding direction:
- If they are between 00 and 49, round down to the nearest hundred.
- If they are between 50 and 99, round up to the nearest hundred.
- Example of rounding:
- 234 → 200 (last two digits 34 result in rounding down)
- 678 → 700 (last two digits 78 result in rounding up)
- 450 → 500 (last two digits 50 lead to rounding up)
General Tips for Rounding
- Identify the appropriate place value (ten or hundred) to round to.
- Examine the digit immediately to the right of the target place value to determine whether to round up or down.
- Regular practice helps improve comfort and skills in rounding numbers effectively.
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Test your knowledge on rounding numbers to the nearest ten and hundred. This quiz covers fundamental rules and provides examples to help you understand the concepts better. Get ready to practice your rounding skills!
