- Determine the two consecutive whole numbers that bracket 257.3
- 257.3 is between 257 and 258
- 257.5 is the midpoint between 257 and 258
- As illustrated on the number line, 257.3 is less than the midpoint (257.5)
- Therefore, 257.3 rounded to the nearest whole number (ones place) = 257
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