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How to Round Numbers (Nearest Whole, Tenth, Hundredth)

Subject: Mathematics

Book: Maths Mastery

Rounding numbers helps to simplify data interpretation, especially when dealing with lengthy decimals or when exact precision is not essential. The core principle: if the digit to the right of your rounding place is 5 or more, you round up; otherwise, you round down. For instance, to round 3.678 to the nearest tenth, look at the hundredths digit (7); since it’s ≥ 5, 3.678 becomes 3.7. Similarly, rounding 3.678 to the nearest hundredth yields 3.68. Rounding is widely used in financial transactions (rupee/cents rounding), scientific measurements, and everyday approximations for easier communication and calculation.

Practice Questions

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If a cone has a radius of 5 cm and a height of 12 cm, what is its slant height?

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