- Determine the two consecutive whole numbers that bracket 52.8
- 52.8 is between 52 and 53
- 52.5 is the midpoint between 52 and 53
- As illustrated on the number line, 52.8 is greater than the midpoint (52.5)
- Therefore, 52.8 rounded to the nearest whole number (ones place) = 53
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