- Determine the two consecutive whole numbers that bracket 143.1
- 143.1 is between 143 and 144
- 143.5 is the midpoint between 143 and 144
- As illustrated on the number line, 143.1 is less than the midpoint (143.5)
- Therefore, 143.1 rounded to the nearest whole number (ones place) = 143
%20with%20a%20number%20line.png "143.1 rounded to the nearest whole number (ones place) with a number line")
