- Determine the two consecutive whole numbers that bracket 2,653.3
- 2,653.3 is between 2,653 and 2,654
- 2,653.5 is the midpoint between 2,653 and 2,654
- As illustrated on the number line, 2,653.3 is less than the midpoint (2,653.5)
- Therefore, 2,653.3 rounded to the nearest whole number (ones place) = 2,653
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