Tuesday, February 12

Estimation and Rounding


Estimation and rounding is a important concept in basic mathematics. Number system is the concept that defines everything about numbers and estimation and rounding is a concept covered within number system.

Let’s have a look at both the concepts in this post.
The process of rounding a number estimating its nearest value is called estimation and rounding. For example: After she started breathing exercises during pregnancy , her medical issues lessen to about 59.8%. Here, we can also say the same thing in another way: After she started breathing exercises during pregnancy , her medical issues lessen to about 60%. This is rounding a number estimating to its nearest value. This is an approximate value of the given number.

There are certain rules to be followed while incorporating estimation and rounding, two are mentioned as below:
Rule 1: If the number that needs to be rounded is followed by a number which is greater or equal to 5, it can be rounded to its nearest greater number.

Example 1: The hospital bag checklist of her NGO includes about 68.8% of things for baby and child care.
The hospital bag checklist of her NGO includes about 70% of things for baby and child care.

Example 2: These are my most comfortable shoes ; my feet stays almost 95% relaxed wearing the same.
These are my most comfortable shoes; my feet stays almost 96% relaxed wearing the same.
Rule 2: If the number that needs to be rounded is followed by a number which is less than 5, it can be rounded to its nearest smaller number.

Example 1: She bought apples for 61 rupees per kg for her daughter.
She bought apples for 60 rupees per kg for her daughter.

Example 2: I have gained almost 6.3 kg of weight after getting married.
I have gained almost 6 kg of weight after getting married.
These are the basics about estimation and rounding.

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