Question

Which method would you use to round 2.6 to the closest whole number?

Answer 1

Step 1: Locate and underline the whole numbers place (2) then look at the digit to the right (6):

2.6

Step 2: In this case, the digit to the right (6) is 5 or above. So, we add 1 to the whole numbers place (2). The digit(s) after the (2) are replaced by zeros (or dropped). Thus, we get 3 as the answer.

In short: 2.6 rounded to the nearest whole number is 3.