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Round 142 to the Nearest 100
142 rounded to the nearest hundred = 100
| Rounded to nearest 100 | 100 |
| Rounded up | 200 |
| Rounded down | 100 |
Why 142 rounds to 100
142 sits between 100 and 200 on the number line. It is 42 above 100 and 58 below 200, so it is closer to 100.
The shortcut: look at the digit just right of the hundreds place — that deciding digit is 4. Since 4 is less than 5, you round down, 142 → 100. The halfway mark here is 150.
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Frequently asked questions
What is 142 rounded to the nearest 100?
142 rounded to the nearest hundred (100) is 100.
How do you round 142 to the nearest 100?
Look at the digit to the right of the hundreds place. Here 142 sits between 100 and 200; since it is closer to 100 (round-half-up), the answer is 100.