- Determine the two consecutive whole numbers that bracket 12.49
- 12.49 is between 12 and 13
- 12.5 is the midpoint between 12 and 13
- As illustrated on the number line, 12.49 is less than the midpoint (12.5)
- Therefore, 12.49 rounded to the nearest whole number (ones place) = 12
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