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Round 72 to the Nearest 100
72 rounded to the nearest hundred = 100
| Rounded to nearest 100 | 100 |
| Rounded up | 100 |
| Rounded down | 0 |
Why 72 rounds to 100
72 sits between 0 and 100 on the number line. It is 72 above 0 and 28 below 100, so it is closer to 100.
The shortcut: look at the digit just right of the hundreds place — that deciding digit is 7. Since 7 is 5 or more, you round up, 72 → 100. The halfway mark here is 50.
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Frequently asked questions
What is 72 rounded to the nearest 100?
72 rounded to the nearest hundred (100) is 100.
How do you round 72 to the nearest 100?
Look at the digit to the right of the hundreds place. Here 72 sits between 0 and 100; since it is closer to 100 (round-half-up), the answer is 100.