Rounding to the Nearest Ten
Age 9 · Maths
Round each number to the nearest ten. Then add the rounded numbers to estimate the sum.
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Key takeaways
- A number ending in 1, 2, 3, or 4 rounds down to the ten below.
- A number ending in 5, 6, 7, 8, or 9 rounds up to the ten above.
Quiz: Rounding to the Nearest Ten (Age 9)
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To estimate a sum by rounding to the nearest ten, what should you do?
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A number ends in 4. How should it be rounded to the nearest ten?
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A number ends in 6. How should it be rounded to the nearest ten?
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