- Since 4 is in the tenths place, 51.496 is between 51.4 and 51.5
- 51.45 is the midpoint between 51.4 (51.40) and 51.5 (51.50)
- As illustrated on the number line, 51.496 is greater than the midpoint (51.45)
- Therefore, 51.496 rounded to the nearest tenth (one decimal place) = 51.5
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