Question1. Round each decimal number to the nearest whole number. a. b. c.
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STEP 1
What is this asking?
We're rounding a bunch of decimal numbers to the nearest whole number!
Watch out!
Remember, we're looking at the digit *right after* the decimal point to decide whether to round up or down.
Don't get tricked!
STEP 2
1. Round 9.7
2. Round 16.45
3. Round 25.3
STEP 3
Alright, let's **round** !
Look at the digit right after the decimal – it's a **7**.
STEP 4
Since **7** is greater than or equal to **5**, we **round up**.
So, becomes **10**!
STEP 5
Now, let's tackle .
The digit after the decimal is a **4**.
STEP 6
Since **4** is less than **5**, we **round down**. rounds to **16**!
STEP 7
Last one!
We've got .
Peeking at the digit after the decimal, we see a **3**.
STEP 8
Because **3** is less than **5**, we **round down**. becomes **25**!
STEP 9
a. rounds to **10** b. rounds to **16** c. rounds to **25**
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