To round the number 5.353 to the nearest whole number, follow these steps:
1. Identify the digit in the tenths place: In the number 5.353, the tenths place is right after the decimal point. Here, it is the digit 3.
2. Determine whether to round up or down: According to rounding rules, if the digit in the tenths place is 5 or greater, you round up the whole number. If it is less than 5, you round down.
3. Apply the rule: Since the digit in the tenths place is 3, which is less than 5, you round down.
Therefore, the number 5.353 rounded to the nearest whole number is 5.
