- Determine the two consecutive whole numbers that bracket 23.8
- 23.8 is between 23 and 24
- 23.5 is the midpoint between 23 and 24
- As illustrated on the number line, 23.8 is greater than the midpoint (23.5)
- Therefore, 23.8 rounded to the nearest whole number (ones place) = 24
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