- Determine the two consecutive whole numbers that bracket 48.372
- 48.372 is between 48 and 49
- 48.5 is the midpoint between 48 and 49
- As illustrated on the number line, 48.372 is less than the midpoint (48.5)
- Therefore, 48.372 rounded to the nearest whole number (ones place) = 48
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