- Determine the two consecutive whole numbers that bracket 9.278
- 9.278 is between 9 and 10
- 9.5 is the midpoint between 9 and 10
- As illustrated on the number line, 9.278 is less than the midpoint (9.5)
- Therefore, 9.278 rounded to the nearest whole number (ones place) = 9
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