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The number 66 is closer to 100 than it is to 0.

Rounding Numbers 2 (Easy)

This 11 Plus Maths quiz helps pupils practise rounding numbers to make calculations quicker and easier, especially when estimating answers in real-world situations.

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Fascinating Fact:

If a cake recipe calls for 99 grams of sugar, most people round to 100, proving maths and baking are both about good judgement.

In 11 Plus Maths, rounding teaches pupils how to simplify numbers for quick calculations and sensible estimates. It’s a skill that helps when working with measurements, money, and data in everyday life.

Key Terms

  • Rounding: Changing a number to a nearby value that’s easier to use or understand.
  • Nearest Ten: Adjusting a number so it ends in zero, depending on whether the last digit is five or more.
  • Estimate: An approximate calculation made to check or predict results without full precision.

Learn more about 11 Plus exams in our guide for parents.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

How do you round numbers to the nearest ten or hundred?

Look at the digit to the right of the place value you’re rounding to. If it’s five or more, round up. If it’s four or less, round down to the lower number.

Why do we use rounding in real life?

Rounding helps make everyday calculations faster, such as estimating shopping totals or measuring ingredients in cooking, where exact precision isn’t needed.

What is the difference between rounding and estimating?

Rounding changes a specific number to a simpler one, while estimating uses rounding and reasoning to produce a sensible approximate answer to a whole problem.

Try These Related Quizzes

1 .
What is 3,498 rounded to the nearest 1,000?
3,000
3,500
4,000
3,400
498 is closer to 0 than to 1,000, so you round downwards
2 .
What is 256 rounded to the nearest 100?
200
300
250
260
56 is closer to 100 than to 0, so you round upwards
3 .
What is 47 rounded to the nearest 10?
40
45
50
10
7 is closer to 10 than 0, so you round upwards
4 .
What is 18,425 rounded to the nearest 10?
18,500
18,420
18,400
18,430
Although 5 is equidistant from 0 and 10, the rule means that you round upwards
5 .
What is 13,751 rounded to the nearest 100?
13,800
13,750
13,700
14,000
51 is closer to 100 than to 0, so you round upwards
6 .
What is 26,500 rounded to the nearest 1,000?
26,000
27,000
26,500
26,600
Although 500 is equidistant from 0 and 1,000, the rule means that you round upwards
7 .
What is 18,583 rounded to the nearest 1,000?
18,000
18,600
19,000
18,500
583 is closer to 1,000 than 0, so you round upwards
8 .
What is 28,486 rounded to the nearest 10?
28,500
28,480
28,400
28,490
6 is closer to 10 than to 0, so you round upwards
9 .
What is 10,082 rounded to the nearest 10?
10,090
10,100
10,080
10,000
2 is closer to 0 than to 10, so you round downwards
10 .
What is 11,345 rounded to the nearest 10?
11,300
11,340
11,400
11,350
Although 5 is equidistant from 0 and 10, the rule means that you round upwards
Author:  Frank Evans (Specialist 11 Plus Teacher and Tutor)
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