- Determine the two consecutive whole numbers that bracket 27.2
- 27.2 is between 27 and 28
- 27.5 is the midpoint between 27 and 28
- As illustrated on the number line, 27.2 is less than the midpoint (27.5)
- Therefore, 27.2 rounded to the nearest whole number (ones place) = 27
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