- Determine the two consecutive whole numbers that bracket 8.46
- 8.46 is between 8 and 9
- 8.5 is the midpoint between 8 and 9
- As illustrated on the number line, 8.46 is less than the midpoint (8.5)
- Therefore, 8.46 rounded to the nearest whole number (ones place) = 8
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