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Maths Quiz - Rounding Numbers 2 (Easy) (Questions)

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.

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What is 3,498 rounded to the nearest 1,000?

[ ]	3,000
[ ]	3,500
[ ]	4,000
[ ]	3,400

What is 256 rounded to the nearest 100?

[ ]	200
[ ]	300
[ ]	250
[ ]	260

What is 47 rounded to the nearest 10?

[ ]	40
[ ]	45
[ ]	50
[ ]	10

What is 18,425 rounded to the nearest 10?

[ ]	18,500
[ ]	18,420
[ ]	18,400
[ ]	18,430

What is 13,751 rounded to the nearest 100?

[ ]	13,800
[ ]	13,750
[ ]	13,700
[ ]	14,000

What is 26,500 rounded to the nearest 1,000?

[ ]	26,000
[ ]	27,000
[ ]	26,500
[ ]	26,600

What is 18,583 rounded to the nearest 1,000?

[ ]	18,000
[ ]	18,600
[ ]	19,000
[ ]	18,500

What is 28,486 rounded to the nearest 10?

[ ]	28,500
[ ]	28,480
[ ]	28,400
[ ]	28,490

What is 10,082 rounded to the nearest 10?

[ ]	10,090
[ ]	10,100
[ ]	10,080
[ ]	10,000

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What is 11,345 rounded to the nearest 10?

[ ]	11,300
[ ]	11,340
[ ]	11,400
[ ]	11,350

Maths Quiz - Rounding Numbers 2 (Easy) (Answers)

What is 3,498 rounded to the nearest 1,000?

[x]	3,000
[ ]	3,500
[ ]	4,000
[ ]	3,400

498 is closer to 0 than to 1,000, so you round downwards

What is 256 rounded to the nearest 100?

[ ]	200
[x]	300
[ ]	250
[ ]	260

56 is closer to 100 than to 0, so you round upwards

What is 47 rounded to the nearest 10?

[ ]	40
[ ]	45
[x]	50
[ ]	10

7 is closer to 10 than 0, so you round upwards

What is 18,425 rounded to the nearest 10?

[ ]	18,500
[ ]	18,420
[ ]	18,400
[x]	18,430

Although 5 is equidistant from 0 and 10, the rule means that you round upwards

What is 13,751 rounded to the nearest 100?

[x]	13,800
[ ]	13,750
[ ]	13,700
[ ]	14,000

51 is closer to 100 than to 0, so you round upwards

What is 26,500 rounded to the nearest 1,000?

[ ]	26,000
[x]	27,000
[ ]	26,500
[ ]	26,600

Although 500 is equidistant from 0 and 1,000, the rule means that you round upwards