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Round 72 to the Nearest 10
72 rounded to the nearest ten = 70
| Rounded to nearest 10 | 70 |
| Rounded up | 80 |
| Rounded down | 70 |
Why 72 rounds to 70
72 sits between 70 and 80 on the number line. It is 2 above 70 and 8 below 80, so it is closer to 70.
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, 72 → 70. The halfway mark here is 75.
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Frequently asked questions
What is 72 rounded to the nearest 10?
72 rounded to the nearest ten (10) is 70.
How do you round 72 to the nearest 10?
Look at the digit to the right of the tens place. Here 72 sits between 70 and 80; since it is closer to 70 (round-half-up), the answer is 70.