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Round 47 to the Nearest 10
47 rounded to the nearest ten = 50
| Rounded to nearest 10 | 50 |
| Rounded up | 50 |
| Rounded down | 40 |
Why 47 rounds to 50
47 sits between 40 and 50 on the number line. It is 7 above 40 and 3 below 50, so it is closer to 50.
The shortcut: look at the digit just right of the tens place — that deciding digit is 7. Since 7 is 5 or more, you round up, 47 → 50. The halfway mark here is 45.
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Frequently asked questions
What is 47 rounded to the nearest 10?
47 rounded to the nearest ten (10) is 50.
How do you round 47 to the nearest 10?
Look at the digit to the right of the tens place. Here 47 sits between 40 and 50; since it is closer to 50 (round-half-up), the answer is 50.