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When rounding the number 4,276 to the nearest hundred, what is the result?

  • 4100
  • 4300
  • 4000
  • 4200 (correct)
  • When rounding the number 5,834 to the nearest ten, what is the result?

  • 5,840 (correct)
  • 5,830
  • 5,823
  • 5,835
  • What is the result of rounding the number 12,499 to the nearest thousand?

  • 12,400
  • 12,500 (correct)
  • 12,000
  • 13,000
  • What is the correct rounded value of 67,412 to the nearest hundred?

    <p>67,400</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Identifying which of these numbers rounds to 800 when rounding to the nearest hundred is essential. Which one is correct?

    <p>850</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Rounding Multi-Digit Whole Numbers

    • Rounding involves adjusting a number to a nearby specified place value, making it easier to work with.
    • Place value understanding is crucial for rounding, as it helps identify the digits relevant to each rounding place (units, tens, hundreds, etc.).
    • To round a number, look at the digit immediately to the right of the target place value:
      • If it's 5 or greater, the target digit is increased by one.
      • If it's less than 5, the target digit remains the same.
    • Example: Rounding 4672 to the nearest hundred involves looking at the digit in the tens place (7):
      • Since 7 is greater than 5, round 4672 up to 4700.
    • Rounding can be applied to any place value: thousands, hundreds, tens, or ones, allowing for flexibility based on context.
    • Rounding is commonly used in everyday math situations, such as estimating costs, distances, or measurements.

    Rounding Multi-Digit Whole Numbers

    • Rounding involves adjusting a number to the nearest specified place value.
    • Fundamental understanding of place value is crucial; each digit holds a specific value based on its position.
    • Rounding contexts apply to any place, including units, tens, hundreds, etc.

    Key Steps for Rounding

    • Identify the place value to which you are rounding.
    • Look at the digit immediately to the right of that place value.
    • If that digit is 5 or greater, round up by increasing the target digit by one.
    • If the digit is less than 5, retain the target digit and change all digits to the right to zero (or remove them).

    Examples of Rounding

    • Rounding 473 to the nearest ten yields 470.
    • Rounding 6,582 to the nearest hundred results in 6,600.
    • Rounding 54,329 to the nearest thousand leads to 54,000.

    Applications of Rounding

    • Useful in estimating sums, differences, and multiplication in daily calculations.
    • Rounding helps simplify complex numbers for easier interpretation and comparison.
    • Often encountered in real-life scenarios such as budgeting, measurements, and statistics.

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    Test your skills in rounding numbers with this quiz. You'll learn how to round off numbers like 4,276 to the nearest hundred and more. Perfect for enhancing your mathematical understanding!

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