- Since 4 is in the tenths place, 1.42 is between 1.4 and 1.5
- 1.45 is the midpoint between 1.4 (1.40) and 1.5 (1.50)
- As illustrated on the number line, 1.42 is less than the midpoint (1.45)
- Therefore, 1.42 rounded to the nearest tenth (one decimal place) = 1.4
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