Let's solve the problem step by step.
Task:
Round each decimal number to the
nearest whole number.
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Rule for Rounding to the Nearest Whole Number:
- Look at the
tenths place (the first digit after the decimal point).
- If it is
5 or greater, round
up.
- If it is
less than 5, round
down.
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Now, let’s go through each number:
1.
2.94 → Tenths digit is
9 → Round up →
3
2.
34.33 → Tenths digit is
3 → Round down →
34
3.
44.9 → Tenths digit is
9 → Round up →
45
4.
17.723 → Tenths digit is
7 → Round up →
18
5.
59.04 → Tenths digit is
0 → Round down →
59
6.
119.6 → Tenths digit is
6 → Round up →
120
7.
39.672 → Tenths digit is
6 → Round up →
40
8.
88.667 → Tenths digit is
6 → Round up →
89
9.
68.841 → Tenths digit is
8 → Round up →
69
10.
0.993 → Tenths digit is
9 → Round up →
1
11.
1.137 → Tenths digit is
1 → Round down →
1
12.
80.82 → Tenths digit is
8 → Round up →
81
13.
39.762 → Tenths digit is
7 → Round up →
40
14.
72.93 → Tenths digit is
9 → Round up →
73
15.
8.72 → Tenths digit is
7 → Round up →
9
16.
6.6794 → Tenths digit is
6 → Round up →
7
17.
3.898 → Tenths digit is
8 → Round up →
4
18.
2.93 → Tenths digit is
9 → Round up →
3
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✔ Final Answers:
| Original | Rounded |
|---------|--------|
| 2.94 = |
3 |
| 34.33 = |
34 |
| 44.9 = |
45 |
| 17.723 = |
18 |
| 59.04 = |
59 |
| 119.6 = |
120 |
| 39.672 = |
40 |
| 88.667 = |
89 |
| 68.841 = |
69 |
| 0.993 = |
1 |
| 1.137 = |
1 |
| 80.82 = |
81 |
| 39.762 = |
40 |
| 72.93 = |
73 |
| 8.72 = |
9 |
| 6.6794 = |
7 |
| 3.898 = |
4 |
| 2.93 = |
3 |
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🔍 Summary:
We only needed to look at the
first digit after the decimal (tenths place) to decide whether to round up or down.
✔ All answers are rounded correctly to the nearest whole number.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of free worksheet on rounding decimals.