- Determine the two consecutive whole numbers that bracket 278.18
- 278.18 is between 278 and 279
- 278.5 is the midpoint between 278 and 279
- As illustrated on the number line, 278.18 is less than the midpoint (278.5)
- Therefore, 278.18 rounded to the nearest whole number (ones place) = 278
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