- Determine the two consecutive whole numbers that bracket 44.75
- 44.75 is between 44 and 45
- 44.5 is the midpoint between 44 and 45
- As illustrated on the number line, 44.75 is greater than the midpoint (44.5)
- Therefore, 44.75 rounded to the nearest whole number (ones place) = 45
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