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The number is 35.4
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- 4 is in hundredths place.
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- On number line 4 is to the left of 5.
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- 4 < 5 (The digit 4 is less than 5, the digit being rounded stays same)
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So, 35.4 rounded to the nearest whole number is 35.
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The nearest whole number is 35.