- Determine the two consecutive whole numbers that bracket 88.786
- 88.786 is between 88 and 89
- 88.5 is the midpoint between 88 and 89
- As illustrated on the number line, 88.786 is greater than the midpoint (88.5)
- Therefore, 88.786 rounded to the nearest whole number (ones place) = 89
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