To round the mixed number \( 7 \frac{1}{5} \) to the nearest whole number, first convert it to an improper fraction or a decimal.
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Convert to an improper fraction (optional here since we only need to focus on the decimal):
- \( 7 \frac{1}{5} = \frac{7 \times 5 + 1}{5} = \frac{35 + 1}{5} = \frac{36}{5} \)
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Convert to decimal:
- \( 7 \frac{1}{5} = 7 + 0.2 = 7.2 \)
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Round \( 7.2 \) to the nearest whole number:
- Since \( 7.2 \) is closer to \( 7 \) than to \( 8 \), it rounds down to \( 7 \).
Thus, \( 7 \frac{1}{5} \) rounded to the nearest whole number is \( 7 \).