- Determine the two consecutive whole numbers that bracket 2.49
- 2.49 is between 2 and 3
- 2.5 is the midpoint between 2 and 3
- As illustrated on the number line, 2.49 is less than the midpoint (2.5)
- Therefore, 2.49 rounded to the nearest whole number (ones place) = 2
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