SOLUTION: Describe a situation where you would round as indicated? 1.to the nearest whole? (?time), 2. to the nearest tenth? (?fractions), 3. to the nearest hundredth? (?equations) thanks

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Question 56644: Describe a situation where you would round as indicated? 1.to the nearest whole? (?time), 2. to the nearest tenth? (?fractions), 3. to the nearest hundredth? (?equations)
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Whole - anything that only comes in whole quantities eg people, cans of paint
0.1 - buying quantities to the nearest 0.1 eg fabric or timber to 0.1 metre
0.01 - Money in dollars (to the nearest cent)