- Determine the two consecutive whole numbers that bracket 5.3
- 5.3 is between 5 and 6
- 5.5 is the midpoint between 5 and 6
- As illustrated on the number line, 5.3 is less than the midpoint (5.5)
- Therefore, 5.3 rounded to the nearest whole number (ones place) = 5
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