Question

1. round the quantity to the given place value. draw your thinking. circle the rounded value on the number line.

a. 13.989 to the nearest tenth
b. 382.993 to the nearest hundredth

Explanation:

Step1: Identify digit in tenths place

In 13.989, the digit in the tenths place is 9.

Step2: Look at next digit

The digit to the right of the tenths place is 8. Since 8 > 5, we round up. So 13.989 rounded to the nearest tenth is 14.0.

Step3: Identify digit in hundredths place for 382.993

In 382.993, the digit in the hundredths place is 9.

Step4: Look at next digit

The digit to the right of the hundredths place is 3. Since 3 < 5, we do not round up. So 382.993 rounded to the nearest hundredth is 382.99.

Answer:

a. 14.0
b. 382.99