Question

round off the following decimal numbers in the first column to the nearest tenth, and tick the correct option.
decimal numbers
3.265 3.3 3.2
3.213
3.285
3.291
3.244

Explanation:

Step1: Round 3.265 to nearest tenth

Check hundredths digit: 6 ≥5, so round up tenths place. $3.265
ightarrow 3.3$

Step2: Round 3.213 to nearest tenth

Check hundredths digit: 1 <5, keep tenths place. $3.213
ightarrow 3.2$

Step3: Round 3.285 to nearest tenth

Check hundredths digit: 8 ≥5, round up tenths place. $3.285
ightarrow 3.3$

Step4: Round 3.291 to nearest tenth

Check hundredths digit: 9 ≥5, round up tenths place. $3.291
ightarrow 3.3$

Step5: Round 3.244 to nearest tenth

Check hundredths digit: 4 <5, keep tenths place. $3.244
ightarrow 3.2$

Answer:

• 3.265: 3.3
• 3.213: 3.2
• 3.285: 3.3
• 3.291: 3.3
• 3.244: 3.2