Questions: Round the following decimal to the given place value. 248.352 to the nearest whole number

Round the following decimal to the given place value. 248.352 to the nearest whole number
Transcript text: Round the following decimal to the given place value. 248.352 to the nearest whole number
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Solution Steps

To round a decimal to the nearest whole number, we look at the digit in the tenths place. If this digit is 5 or greater, we round up the whole number part by 1. If it is less than 5, we keep the whole number part as it is.

Step 1: Identify the Decimal and Place Value

We are given the decimal number \( 248.352 \) and need to round it to the nearest whole number.

Step 2: Determine the Tenths Place

The tenths place of \( 248.352 \) is the first digit to the right of the decimal point, which is \( 3 \).

Step 3: Apply Rounding Rules

According to rounding rules:

  • If the tenths digit is \( 5 \) or greater, we round up.
  • If the tenths digit is less than \( 5 \), we keep the whole number part as it is.

Since \( 3 < 5 \), we do not round up.

Step 4: Final Result

Thus, the rounded whole number is \( 248 \).

Final Answer

\(\boxed{248}\)

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