Question

round 1.988 to the nearest tenth.
answer
attempt 1 out of 2

Explanation:

Step1: Identify the tenths place

The number is \(1.988\). The tenths place is the first digit after the decimal, which is \(9\). The next digit (hundredths place) is \(8\).

Step2: Apply rounding rule

Since the digit in the hundredths place (\(8\)) is greater than or equal to \(5\), we round up the tenths place. Rounding up \(9\) in the tenths place causes a carryover: \(1.9 + 0.1 = 2.0\) (because \(0.9 + 0.1 = 1.0\), so adding that to the whole number part \(1\) gives \(2.0\)).

Answer:

\(2.0\)