Let's solve each problem by rounding the given decimals to the
nearest whole number.
🔹 Rule for Rounding to the Nearest Whole Number:
- Look at the
tenths place (the first digit after the decimal).
- If it is
5 or greater, round
up.
- If it is
less than 5, round
down.
---
✔ Solutions:
1)
3.4
→ Tenths digit is 4 (< 5) → Round down →
3
2)
58.69
→ Tenths digit is 6 (≥ 5) → Round up →
59
3)
11.87
→ Tenths digit is 8 (≥ 5) → Round up →
12
4)
4.05
→ Tenths digit is 0 (< 5) → Round down →
4
5)
85.16
→ Tenths digit is 1 (< 5) → Round down →
85
6)
7.58
→ Tenths digit is 5 (≥ 5) → Round up →
8
7)
5.97
→ Tenths digit is 9 (≥ 5) → Round up →
6
8)
96.1
→ Tenths digit is 1 (< 5) → Round down →
96
9)
27.1
→ Tenths digit is 1 (< 5) → Round down →
27
10)
6.73
→ Tenths digit is 7 (≥ 5) → Round up →
7
11)
1.42
→ Tenths digit is 4 (< 5) → Round down →
1
12)
39.6
→ Tenths digit is 6 (≥ 5) → Round up →
40
13)
$60.55
→ Tenths digit is 5 (≥ 5) → Round up →
$61
14)
1.26 gallons
→ Tenths digit is 2 (< 5) → Round down →
1 gallon
---
✔ Final Answers:
1) 3
2) 59
3) 12
4) 4
5) 85
6) 8
7) 6
8) 96
9) 27
10) 7
11) 1
12) 40
13)
$61
14)
1 gallon
---
✔ Explanation Summary:
We rounded each number based on the tenths digit. If it was 5 or more, we rounded up; otherwise, we rounded down. This applies to both simple decimals and real-world contexts like money and measurements.
Let me know if you'd like a visual explanation or a printable version!
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of rounding to the nearest whole number worksheet.
