- Determine the two consecutive whole numbers that bracket 30.4
- 30.4 is between 30 and 31
- 30.5 is the midpoint between 30 and 31
- As illustrated on the number line, 30.4 is less than the midpoint (30.5)
- Therefore, 30.4 rounded to the nearest whole number (ones place) = 30
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