- Determine the two consecutive whole numbers that bracket 2.59
- 2.59 is between 2 and 3
- 2.5 is the midpoint between 2 and 3
- As illustrated on the number line, 2.59 is greater than the midpoint (2.5)
- Therefore, 2.59 rounded to the nearest whole number (ones place) = 3
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