- Determine the two consecutive whole numbers that bracket 3.278
- 3.278 is between 3 and 4
- 3.5 is the midpoint between 3 and 4
- As illustrated on the number line, 3.278 is less than the midpoint (3.5)
- Therefore, 3.278 rounded to the nearest whole number (ones place) = 3
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