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

This 11 Plus Maths quiz builds on rounding skills, helping pupils understand how to simplify decimals and whole numbers for easier problem-solving and quick mental maths.

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Fascinating Fact:

When estimating a journey, rounding the distance from 47.3 miles to 50 helps you plan fuel, snacks, and bathroom breaks more easily.

In 11 Plus Maths, rounding is used to simplify numbers and improve estimation skills. Pupils learn to round to whole numbers, decimal places, or significant figures, depending on the situation.

Key Terms

Estimate: An approximate value based on rounding or reasonable judgement.
Significant Figure: A digit that shows the accuracy of a number, starting from the first non-zero digit.
Decimal Place: The position of a number after the decimal point, showing fractions of a whole.

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

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

How do you round numbers when estimating?

When estimating, round each number to one that is simple to calculate with, such as to the nearest ten or hundred. This makes mental maths faster and easier.

What does rounding to one decimal place mean?

Rounding to one decimal place means keeping only one digit after the decimal point. For example, 6.47 rounded to one decimal place becomes 6.5.

How is rounding used in travel planning or finance?

Rounding helps estimate fuel costs, travel time, and budgets. It’s also used in money management, such as rounding to the nearest pound for quick totals.

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[ ]	99,000
[ ]	98,500
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[ ]	375,000
[ ]	370,000
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[ ]	17,350
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[ ]	720,000
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Maths Quiz - Rounding Numbers 2 (Medium) (Answers)

What is 98,506 rounded to the nearest 1,000?

[x]	99,000
[ ]	98,500
[ ]	98,000
[ ]	98,600

506 is closer to 1,000 than to 0, so you round upwards

What is 374,999 rounded to the nearest 10,000?

[ ]	375,000
[x]	370,000
[ ]	374,000
[ ]	380,000

4,999 is closer to 0 than to 10,000, so you round downwards

What is 75,396 rounded to the nearest 10?

[ ]	75,390
[ ]	75,000
[x]	75,400
[ ]	76,000

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

What is 777 rounded to the nearest 100?

[ ]	780
[ ]	700
[ ]	770
[x]	800

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

What is 6.5 rounded to the nearest whole number?

[x]	7
[ ]	6
[ ]	10
[ ]	0

Although 0.5 is equidistant from 0 and 1, the rule means that you round upwards

What is 17,360 rounded to the nearest 100?

[ ]	17,360
[x]	17,400
[ ]	17,350
[ ]	17,300

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

What is 726,385 rounded to the nearest 10,000?

[ ]	720,000
[ ]	726,000
[x]	730,000
[ ]	727,000

6,385 is closer to 10,000 than to 0, so you round upwards

What is 13,483 rounded to the nearest 10?

[ ]	13,500
[ ]	13,490
[ ]	13,400
[x]	13,480

3 is closer to 0 than to 10, so you round downwards