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Rounding 42.471 to Nearest Hundredth

Original Number: 42.47

Rounded Result: 42.47

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: 42.47

How 42.471 Rounds at Different Precision Levels

Rounding Precision Rounded Result
Nearest Whole 42
Nearest Tenth 42.5
Nearest Hundredth 42.47
Nearest Thousandth 42.471
Nearest Ten Thousandth 42.4710

Frequently Asked Questions

🔹 What is 42.471 rounded to the nearest hundredth?

The number 42.471 rounded to the nearest hundredth is 42.47.

🔹 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 42.471?

It is 7.

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