Math Problem Statement

Round each of the following numbers to the indicated bolded money value in brackets.

Solution

Let's go through each of the numbers and round them to the indicated value in brackets.

a. 765.34 (ten cents)

  • Ten cents is equivalent to rounding to the nearest tenth (one decimal place).
  • Rounded value: 765.30

b. 456,735.982 (ten thousand dollars)

  • Ten thousand dollars means rounding to the nearest 10,000.
  • Rounded value: 460,000

c. 65,834.359 (cent)

  • A cent means rounding to the nearest hundredth (two decimal places).
  • Rounded value: 65,834.36

d. 4,692.74 (dollar)

  • A dollar means rounding to the nearest whole number.
  • Rounded value: 4,693

e. 32,583.994 (cent)

  • A cent means rounding to the nearest hundredth (two decimal places).
  • Rounded value: 32,583.99

f. 34.096 (cent)

  • A cent means rounding to the nearest hundredth (two decimal places).
  • Rounded value: 34.10

Would you like further explanation or more details?

Here are 5 follow-up questions you can explore:

  1. What does rounding to the nearest whole number mean?
  2. How does rounding affect accuracy in financial calculations?
  3. Can you explain the difference between rounding up and rounding down?
  4. How would these values change if you rounded them to different place values (e.g., thousand dollars instead of ten thousand)?
  5. Why is rounding important in everyday monetary transactions?

Tip: When rounding a number, always look at the digit to the right of the desired place value. If it's 5 or greater, round up!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Rounding
Decimals
Money

Formulas

Rounding Rule: If the digit to the right of the rounding place is 5 or greater, round up. Otherwise, round down.

Theorems

Rounding Principle

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8