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8.17 Rounding and Truncation for Approximations Worksheet

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8.17 Rounding and Truncation for Approximations - Which rounded value (and/or error bound) is correct for the given number and place value? (CCSS 8.NS.A.2; CCSS 6.NS.B.3; CA 8.NS.A.2; MA 8.NS.A.2)

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Grade 8

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Math

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Math Curriculum

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Problem 1Difficulty: Hard
True or false: Rounding and truncating 8.12403840 to the thousandth place give the same result because the next digit is 0.
ATrue
BFalse
Solution & Explanation:The next digit after the thousandth place is 0, which is less than 5. So rounding keeps the same kept digits, and both methods give 8.124.
Problem 2Difficulty: Hard
True or false: Rounding and truncating 7.14142843 to the hundredth place give the same result because the next digit is 1.
ATrue
BFalse
Solution & Explanation:The next digit after the hundredth place is 1, which is less than 5. So rounding keeps the same kept digits, and both methods give 7.14.
Problem 3Difficulty: Hard
Which value is impossible if a number truncates to 6.782 at the thousandth place?
A6.78220
B6.78270
C6.78300
D6.78240
Solution & Explanation:Values that truncate to 6.782 at the thousandth place must be in 6.782 <= n < 6.783. 6.78300 is not in that interval.

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This worksheet is designed specifically for Grade 8 Math students. It aligns with educational standard 8.NS.A.2 (Primary standard selected for prompt fields: CCSS 8.NS.A.2. Skill statement: Which rounded value (and/or error bound) is correct for the given number and place value? Associated standards listed with this skill: CCSS 8.NS.A.2; CCSS 6.NS.B.3; CA 8.NS.A.2; MA 8.NS.A.2. Use this embedded wording as the best available supporting standard description for this workflow.).

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