- Determine the two consecutive whole numbers that bracket 8.81
- 8.81 is between 8 and 9
- 8.5 is the midpoint between 8 and 9
- As illustrated on the number line, 8.81 is greater than the midpoint (8.5)
- Therefore, 8.81 rounded to the nearest whole number (ones place) = 9
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