Math Rounding Help: Find the Nearest Thousandths and Tenth

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The discussion focuses on rounding numbers to specific decimal places, specifically rounding 38.90952 to the nearest thousandth and 320.945 to the nearest tenth. The correct rounded values are confirmed as 38.910 for the nearest thousandth and 320.9 for the nearest tenth. Participants validate these calculations, emphasizing the importance of understanding rounding rules in mathematics.

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Hello,

I need to ask this question although it is a baby question in math.:blushing:

Round 38.90952 to the nearest thousandths = 38.909
Round 320.945 to the nearest tenth = 320.9

Is the above correct.

Thanks,
 
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To the nearest thousandth 38.90952 is 38.910 and to the nearest tenth 320.945 is 320.9
 
To the nearest thousandth 38.90952 is 38.910 and to the nearest tenth 320.945 is 320.9


That makes sense. Sorry about my frozen brain.

Thanks,
 

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