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Round 172 to the Nearest 10
172 rounded to the nearest ten = 170
| Rounded to nearest 10 | 170 |
| Rounded up | 180 |
| Rounded down | 170 |
Why 172 rounds to 170
172 sits between 170 and 180 on the number line. It is 2 above 170 and 8 below 180, so it is closer to 170.
The shortcut: look at the digit just right of the tens place — that deciding digit is 2. Since 2 is less than 5, you round down, 172 → 170. The halfway mark here is 175.
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Frequently asked questions
What is 172 rounded to the nearest 10?
172 rounded to the nearest ten (10) is 170.
How do you round 172 to the nearest 10?
Look at the digit to the right of the tens place. Here 172 sits between 170 and 180; since it is closer to 170 (round-half-up), the answer is 170.