8 rounded to the nearest tenth
Understand the Problem
The question is asking how to round the number 8 to the nearest tenth. Since 8 is a whole number with no decimal part, when rounding it to the nearest tenth, it remains 8.0.
Answer
$8.0$
Answer for screen readers
The rounded number is $8.0$.
Steps to Solve
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Identify the number to be rounded Since we are rounding the number 8, we note that it can also be expressed as $8.0$.
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Determine the tenths place In the number $8.0$, the tenths place is the first digit to the right of the decimal point. Here, that digit is $0$.
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Look at the digit to the right of the tenths place We check the digit immediately to the right of the tenths place. Since there are no additional digits (or it can be considered as $0$), we decide whether to round up or down.
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Apply the rounding rule The rule states that if the digit in the hundredths place (the second digit to the right of the decimal) is $5$ or more, we round up. If it’s less than $5$, we round down. Here, since the hundredths place is $0$, we round down.
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Write the rounded result Thus, the nearest tenth to the original number is still $8.0$.
The rounded number is $8.0$.
More Information
Rounding is a common mathematical technique used to simplify numbers while maintaining a close approximation. In this case, since 8 has no decimal part beyond the tenths position, it remains unchanged.
Tips
- Confusing the concept of rounding up or down. Remember that you only round up if the digit after the position you are rounding is $5$ or more.
- Not recognizing that whole numbers can be expressed in decimal form, such as $8.0$.
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