- Determine the two consecutive whole numbers that bracket 19.87
- 19.87 is between 19 and 20
- 19.5 is the midpoint between 19 and 20
- As illustrated on the number line, 19.87 is greater than the midpoint (19.5)
- Therefore, 19.87 rounded to the nearest whole number (ones place) = 20
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