- Determine the two consecutive whole numbers that bracket 17.46
- 17.46 is between 17 and 18
- 17.5 is the midpoint between 17 and 18
- As illustrated on the number line, 17.46 is less than the midpoint (17.5)
- Therefore, 17.46 rounded to the nearest whole number (ones place) = 17
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