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Rounding 261.5 to Nearest Tenth

Original Number: 261.5

Rounded Result: 261.5

Step-by-Step Breakdown
Step 1: Identify the digit at the tenths place.
Step 2: Look at the digit immediately to the right (if any).
Step 3: No rounding was necessary because the original number already matches the target precision.
Step 4: Keep digits up to the desired place and remove others.
Final Result: 261.5

How 261.5 Rounds at Different Precision Levels

Rounding Precision Rounded Result
Nearest Whole 262
Nearest Tenth 261.5
Nearest Hundredth 261.50
Nearest Thousandth 261.500
Nearest Ten Thousandth 261.5000

Frequently Asked Questions

🔹 What is 261.5 rounded to the nearest tenth?

The number 261.5 rounded to the nearest tenth is 261.5.

🔹 How do you round to the nearest tenth?

Look at the digit after the nearest tenth place. If it is 5 or higher, round up. Otherwise, leave the digit unchanged.

🔹 What is the nearest tenth digit of 261.5?

It is 5.

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