Question

round 8 5/6 to the nearest whole number

Answer 1

Answer:

9

Step-by-step explanation:

8 5/6

5/6 is close to 1 so it will round up

8+1 = 9

8 5/6 rounds to 9

Answer 2

Answer:

$9$

Step-by-step explanation:

Step 1:  Round $8\frac{5}{6}$ to the nearest whole number

In order to round up, the fraction needs to be either 1/2 or greater than 1/2.  In our case, it is greater than half therefore we will round up to 9.

Answer:  $9$