- Since 4 is in the tenths place, 2.494 is between 2.4 and 2.5
- 2.45 is the midpoint between 2.4 (2.40) and 2.5 (2.50)
- As illustrated on the number line, 2.494 is greater than the midpoint (2.45)
- Therefore, 2.494 rounded to the nearest tenth (one decimal place) = 2.5
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