- Determine the two consecutive whole numbers that bracket 40.47
- 40.47 is between 40 and 41
- 40.5 is the midpoint between 40 and 41
- As illustrated on the number line, 40.47 is less than the midpoint (40.5)
- Therefore, 40.47 rounded to the nearest whole number (ones place) = 40
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