Question

round off the following decimal numbers to the nearest tenth, and tick the correct option.
decimal numbers
3.3
3.3
3.985
3.313
3.365
3.391
3.344

Explanation:

Step1: Round 3.265 to nearest tenth

Look at hundredths digit (6 ≥5), round up tenths place: $3.265
ightarrow 3.3$

Step2: Round 3.218 to nearest tenth

Look at hundredths digit (1 <5), keep tenths place: $3.218
ightarrow 3.2$

Step3: Round 3.286 to nearest tenth

Look at hundredths digit (8 ≥5), round up tenths place: $3.286
ightarrow 3.3$

Step4: Round 3.201 to nearest tenth

Look at hundredths digit (0 <5), keep tenths place: $3.201
ightarrow 3.2$

Step5: Round 3.244 to nearest tenth

Look at hundredths digit (4 <5), keep tenths place: $3.244
ightarrow 3.2$

Answer:

• $3.265$ → $3.3$ (tick the 3.3 option)
• $3.218$ → $3.2$ (tick the 3.2 option)
• $3.286$ → $3.3$ (tick the 3.3 option)
• $3.201$ → $3.2$ (tick the 3.2 option)
• $3.244$ → $3.2$ (tick the 3.2 option)