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Round 159 to the Nearest 10
159 rounded to the nearest ten = 160
| Rounded to nearest 10 | 160 |
| Rounded up | 160 |
| Rounded down | 150 |
Why 159 rounds to 160
159 sits between 150 and 160 on the number line. It is 9 above 150 and 1 below 160, so it is closer to 160.
The shortcut: look at the digit just right of the tens place — that deciding digit is 9. Since 9 is 5 or more, you round up, 159 → 160. The halfway mark here is 155.
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Frequently asked questions
What is 159 rounded to the nearest 10?
159 rounded to the nearest ten (10) is 160.
How do you round 159 to the nearest 10?
Look at the digit to the right of the tens place. Here 159 sits between 150 and 160; since it is closer to 160 (round-half-up), the answer is 160.