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Rounding 38.78 to Nearest Tenth

Original Number: 38.8

Rounded Result: 38.8

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: 38.8

How 38.78 Rounds at Different Precision Levels

Rounding Precision Rounded Result
Nearest Whole 39
Nearest Tenth 38.8
Nearest Hundredth 38.78
Nearest Thousandth 38.780
Nearest Ten Thousandth 38.7800

Frequently Asked Questions

🔹 What is 38.78 rounded to the nearest tenth?

The number 38.78 rounded to the nearest tenth is 38.8.

🔹 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 38.78?

It is 8.

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