Round 23.5481  to the nearest thousandth.








To round 23.5481 to the nearest thousandth, follow these steps:

1. Identify the thousandth place: The thousandth place is the third digit after the decimal point, which in this case is 8.
2. Look at the digit immediately to the right (the ten-thousandth place): This digit is 1.
3. Since the digit in the ten-thousandth place is less than 5, you leave the thousandth digit unchanged.

Thus, 23.5481 rounded to the nearest thousandth is **23.548**.

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Here are 5 related questions:
1. How do you round numbers to the nearest tenth or hundredth?
2. What happens when the digit in the ten-thousandth place is 5 or higher?
3. Can you explain how rounding impacts precision in calculations?
4. How does rounding differ for negative numbers?
5. What are some real-world applications of rounding numbers?

**Tip**: When rounding, always consider the digit right after the place value you're rounding to!

Learn how to round the number 23.5481 to the nearest thousandth with a clear explanation of rounding rules. Understand the significance of place value in decimals, and practice applying these concepts. Suitable for students in Grades 4-6.

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