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Round $-408.06259$ to the specified place. hundredths

   Round $-408.06259$ to the specified place.
hundredths

Prealgebra

Tom Carson 4th Edition

Chapter 6, Problem 72

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04/17/2020

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Key Concepts

Rounding

Rounding is the process of reducing the number of significant digits in a number while keeping its value close to the original. It is a technique used to simplify numbers, making them easier to work with or to conform to a specified level of precision.

Place Value

Place value refers to the numerical value that a digit has by virtue of its position in a number. Understanding place value is essential for rounding because it helps identify which digit is targeted for rounding, such as the hundredths place in this case.

Rounding Rules

Rounding rules are a set of guidelines used to decide whether a number should be rounded up or down. Typically, if the digit immediately after the target place is 5 or greater, the number is rounded up; otherwise, it is rounded down.

Rounding Negative Numbers

When rounding negative numbers, the same fundamental rules apply as with positive numbers, but care must be taken with the direction of rounding. Rounding a negative number still involves evaluating the digit following the target place, and the result should be interpreted within the context of negative values.

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