- Determine the two consecutive whole numbers that bracket 240.74
- 240.74 is between 240 and 241
- 240.5 is the midpoint between 240 and 241
- As illustrated on the number line, 240.74 is greater than the midpoint (240.5)
- Therefore, 240.74 rounded to the nearest whole number (ones place) = 241
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