Round 63 to the nearest ten.
Understand the Problem
The question is asking us to round the number 63 to the nearest ten, which involves identifying the closest multiple of ten to the number provided.
Answer
60
Answer for screen readers
The number 63 rounded to the nearest ten is 60.
Steps to Solve
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Identify the nearest multiples of ten
First, we need to find the two nearest multiples of ten to the number 63.
The multiples of ten around 63 are 60 and 70. -
Determine the distances from 63
Next, calculate how far 63 is from each of the identified multiples of ten:
- Distance from 60: $63 - 60 = 3$
- Distance from 70: $70 - 63 = 7$
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Compare the distances
Compare the distances we calculated to see which one is smaller.
Since 3 (the distance to 60) is less than 7 (the distance to 70), we conclude that 63 is closer to 60. -
Round the number
Finally, since 63 is closer to 60, we round 63 down to 60.
The number 63 rounded to the nearest ten is 60.
More Information
Rounding is a common mathematical practice, particularly used in estimating values. When rounding to the nearest ten, the halfway point is important. If a number ends in 5 or more, you round up. If it ends in 4 or less, you round down.
Tips
- One common mistake is not considering both nearest multiples of ten and just rounding up to the next multiple.
- Another mistake is miscalculating the distances between the numbers.
