- Determine the two consecutive whole numbers that bracket 96.16
- 96.16 is between 96 and 97
- 96.5 is the midpoint between 96 and 97
- As illustrated on the number line, 96.16 is less than the midpoint (96.5)
- Therefore, 96.16 rounded to the nearest whole number (ones place) = 96
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