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Rounding 72.8 to Nearest Tenth

Original Number: 72.8

Rounded Result: 72.8

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: 72.8

How 72.8 Rounds at Different Precision Levels

Rounding Precision Rounded Result
Nearest Whole 73
Nearest Tenth 72.8
Nearest Hundredth 72.80
Nearest Thousandth 72.800
Nearest Ten Thousandth 72.8000

Frequently Asked Questions

🔹 What is 72.8 rounded to the nearest tenth?

The number 72.8 rounded to the nearest tenth is 72.8.

🔹 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 72.8?

It is 8.

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