- Determine the two consecutive whole numbers that bracket 7.285
- 7.285 is between 7 and 8
- 7.5 is the midpoint between 7 and 8
- As illustrated on the number line, 7.285 is less than the midpoint (7.5)
- Therefore, 7.285 rounded to the nearest whole number (ones place) = 7
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