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Rounding Numbers to the Nearest Thousand
When rounding to the nearest thousand, If the
number to the right is 5 or more, increase the place
value number by one and make the remaining
numbers zero. (5 or more round up)
If the number to the right is 4 or less, keep the place
value number the same and make the remaining
numbers to the right zeros. ( 4 or less round down)
number to the right is 5 or more, increase the place
value number by one and make the remaining
numbers zero. (5 or more round up)
If the number to the right is 4 or less, keep the place
value number the same and make the remaining
numbers to the right zeros. ( 4 or less round down)
Example: Round 6,264 to the nearest thousand.
Look to the right of the
thousands place.
The hundred place number
(6) is 5 or more, so round
up to 6000
thousands place.
The hundred place number
(6) is 5 or more, so round
up to 6000
Example-2: Round 44,353 to the nearest thousand.
Look to the right of the
thousands place.
The hundred place number
(3) is less than 5, so round
down to 44,000
thousands place.
The hundred place number
(3) is less than 5, so round
down to 44,000