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Round 38 to the Nearest 10
38 rounded to the nearest ten = 40
| Rounded to nearest 10 | 40 |
| Rounded up | 40 |
| Rounded down | 30 |
Why 38 rounds to 40
38 sits between 30 and 40 on the number line. It is 8 above 30 and 2 below 40, so it is closer to 40.
The shortcut: look at the digit just right of the tens place — that deciding digit is 8. Since 8 is 5 or more, you round up, 38 → 40. The halfway mark here is 35.
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Frequently asked questions
What is 38 rounded to the nearest 10?
38 rounded to the nearest ten (10) is 40.
How do you round 38 to the nearest 10?
Look at the digit to the right of the tens place. Here 38 sits between 30 and 40; since it is closer to 40 (round-half-up), the answer is 40.