- Determine the two consecutive whole numbers that bracket 26.1
- 26.1 is between 26 and 27
- 26.5 is the midpoint between 26 and 27
- As illustrated on the number line, 26.1 is less than the midpoint (26.5)
- Therefore, 26.1 rounded to the nearest whole number (ones place) = 26
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