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Rounding 278.4 to Nearest Hundredth

Original Number: 278.40

Rounded Result: 278.40

Step-by-Step Breakdown
Step 1: Identify the digit at the hundredths 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: 278.40

How 278.4 Rounds at Different Precision Levels

Rounding Precision Rounded Result
Nearest Whole 278
Nearest Tenth 278.4
Nearest Hundredth 278.40
Nearest Thousandth 278.400
Nearest Ten Thousandth 278.4000

Frequently Asked Questions

🔹 What is 278.4 rounded to the nearest hundredth?

The number 278.4 rounded to the nearest hundredth is 278.40.

🔹 How do you round to the nearest hundredth?

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

🔹 What is the nearest hundredth digit of 278.4?

It is 0.

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