Let’s go through each problem one by one. We’re rounding money amounts to the
nearest whole pound.
Rule for rounding to the nearest pound:
- Look at the
pence part (the numbers after the decimal point).
- If it’s
50p or more, round
up.
- If it’s
less than 50p, round
down.
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Problem 1:
- £3.60 → 60p is more than 50p → round up →
£4
- £3.50 → exactly 50p → round up →
£4
- £3.40 → 40p is less than 50p → round down →
£3
Problem 2:
- £4.20 → 20p < 50p → round down →
£4
- £4.50 → exactly 50p → round up →
£5
- £4.70 → 70p > 50p → round up →
£5
Problem 3:
- £5.65 → 65p > 50p → round up →
£6
- £5.45 → 45p < 50p → round down →
£5
- £5.50 → exactly 50p → round up →
£6
Problem 4:
- £7.25 → 25p < 50p → round down →
£7
- £7.85 → 85p > 50p → round up →
£8
- £7.40 → 40p < 50p → round down →
£7
Problem 5:
- £9.27 → 27p < 50p → round down →
£9
- £9.72 → 72p > 50p → round up →
£10
- £9.50 → exactly 50p → round up →
£10
Problem 6:
- £6.49 → 49p < 50p → round down →
£6
- £6.50 → exactly 50p → round up →
£7
- £6.51 → 51p > 50p → round up →
£7
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Final Answer:
1. £4, £4, £3
2. £4, £5, £5
3. £6, £5, £6
4. £7, £8, £7
5. £9, £10, £10
6. £6, £7, £7
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of decimal money worksheet.