- Determine the two consecutive whole numbers that bracket 89.6
- 89.6 is between 89 and 90
- 89.5 is the midpoint between 89 and 90
- As illustrated on the number line, 89.6 is greater than the midpoint (89.5)
- Therefore, 89.6 rounded to the nearest whole number (ones place) = 90
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