- Determine the two consecutive whole numbers that bracket 15.51
- 15.51 is between 15 and 16
- 15.5 is the midpoint between 15 and 16
- As illustrated on the number line, 15.51 is greater than the midpoint (15.5)
- Therefore, 15.51 rounded to the nearest whole number (ones place) = 16
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