To round 282.3529412 to the nearest whole number, follow these steps:
Identify the decimal part: In the number 282.3529412, the first digit after the decimal point is 3.
Apply rounding rules: Since the first digit after the decimal point (3) is less than 5, you keep the number unchanged.
Final rounded result: The number remains the same 282.
Thus, 282.3529412 rounded to the nearest whole number is 282.