- Determine the two consecutive whole numbers that bracket 1,299.495
- 1,299.495 is between 1,299 and 1,300
- 1,299.5 is the midpoint between 1,299 and 1,300
- As illustrated on the number line, 1,299.495 is less than the midpoint (1,299.5)
- Therefore, 1,299.495 rounded to the nearest whole number (ones place) = 1,299
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