- Determine the two consecutive whole numbers that bracket 69.51
- 69.51 is between 69 and 70
- 69.5 is the midpoint between 69 and 70
- As illustrated on the number line, 69.51 is greater than the midpoint (69.5)
- Therefore, 69.51 rounded to the nearest whole number (ones place) = 70
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