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Round 87 to the Nearest 10
87 rounded to the nearest ten = 90
| Rounded to nearest 10 | 90 |
| Rounded up | 90 |
| Rounded down | 80 |
Why 87 rounds to 90
87 sits between 80 and 90 on the number line. It is 7 above 80 and 3 below 90, so it is closer to 90.
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, 87 → 90. The halfway mark here is 85.
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Frequently asked questions
What is 87 rounded to the nearest 10?
87 rounded to the nearest ten (10) is 90.
How do you round 87 to the nearest 10?
Look at the digit to the right of the tens place. Here 87 sits between 80 and 90; since it is closer to 90 (round-half-up), the answer is 90.