Rounding 71.5 to Nearest Whole
Original Number: 72
Rounded Result: 72
Step-by-Step Breakdown
Step 1: Identify the digit at the
units 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:
Remove all digits after the decimal point.
Final Result: 72
How 71.5 Rounds at Different Precision Levels
| Rounding Precision |
Rounded Result |
| Nearest Whole |
72 |
| Nearest Tenth |
71.5 |
| Nearest Hundredth |
71.50 |
| Nearest Thousandth |
71.500 |
| Nearest Ten Thousandth |
71.5000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
🔹 What is 71.5 rounded to the nearest whole?
The number 71.5 rounded to the nearest whole is 72.
🔹 How do you round to the nearest whole?
Look at the digit after the nearest whole place. If it is 5 or higher, round up. Otherwise, leave the digit unchanged.
🔹 What is the nearest whole digit of 71.5?
It is .
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