This would not be between two consecutive whole numbers. Any number from 47.5 and less than 48 would round up, and any number from 48 to less than 48.5 would round down. It might be consecutive odd numbers that you meant, or your question is not clear enough.
Answer: Early in the race, Alberto runs faster. He maintains a speed of 20 km/h, as Bianca running speed ??increases??.The first person to cross the finish line is Bianca.