- Determine the two consecutive whole numbers that bracket 11.76
- 11.76 is between 11 and 12
- 11.5 is the midpoint between 11 and 12
- As illustrated on the number line, 11.76 is greater than the midpoint (11.5)
- Therefore, 11.76 rounded to the nearest whole number (ones place) = 12
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