SOLUTION: I know this is a dumb question...but would someone please help me round these numbers to the nearest 10. 53.2361 87.867682 122.499235 157.130788 And please explain how!

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Question 1128712: I know this is a dumb question...but would someone please help me round these numbers to the nearest 10.
53.2361
87.867682
122.499235
157.130788
And please explain how!
Thank you!!! Again- a dumb question, I know I just want to make sure.

Answer by MathLover1(20850) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Here's the general rule for rounding:
If the number you are rounding is followed by 5, 6, 7, 8, or 9, round the number up.
Example: 38 rounded to the nearest ten is 40.
If the number you are rounding is followed by 0, 1, 2, 3, or+4, round the number down.
Example: 33 rounded to the nearest ten is 30.

you have:
53.2361
87.867682
122.499235
157.130788
first, make sure you round it to whole numbers
53
88
123
157
now apply rules above and round them to the nearest 10
53->50
88->90
123->120
157->160