On a number line, the whole number and rational numbers to the nearest half that 40 is between can be determined as follows:
- The next whole number below 40 is 39.
- The whole number above 40 is 41.
To find the nearest half, we look at the values:
- The half immediately below 40 is 39.5.
- The half immediately above 40 is 40.5.
So, 40 is between:
39 and 41.
And in terms of halves, it is between:
39.5 and 40.5.