Question

Round 9.7 to the nearest whole number.

Answer 1

10

Explanation:

In rounding, we look at the digit one place to the right of what we are rounding to. If that digit that is one place to the right is 5 or greater, we increase our digit by one. If that digit that is one place to the right is 4 or less, we leave our digit as it is.

Answer 2

10

Explanation:

If the decimal is .5 or above, round up to the next whole number. If the decimal is below .5, round down to the last whole number. Because .7 is greater than .5, we round up to 10.