- Determine the two consecutive whole numbers that bracket 578.3
- 578.3 is between 578 and 579
- 578.5 is the midpoint between 578 and 579
- As illustrated on the number line, 578.3 is less than the midpoint (578.5)
- Therefore, 578.3 rounded to the nearest whole number (ones place) = 578
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