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Rounding to the Nearest Ten

Round each number to the nearest ten. Then add the rounded numbers to estimate the sum.

Examples

  • 38 marbles plus 21 marbles, think 40 + 20 = 60 marbles.
  • 47 stickers plus 32 stickers, think 50 + 30 = 80 stickers.

Quiz: Rounding to the Nearest Ten (Age 9)

  1. To estimate a sum by rounding to the nearest ten, what should you do?

    • Round only the larger number, then add.
    • Add the exact numbers first, then round the total.
    • Round each number, then add the rounded numbers.
  2. A number ends in 4. How should it be rounded to the nearest ten?

    • Up to the ten above.
    • Down to the ten below.
    • To the next hundred.
  3. A number ends in 6. How should it be rounded to the nearest ten?

    • Up to the ten above.
    • Down to the ten below.
    • It stays the same.

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Maths, Age 9