- Since 7 is in the tenths place, 12.73 is between 12.7 and 12.8
- 12.75 is the midpoint between 12.7 (12.70) and 12.8 (12.80)
- As illustrated on the number line, 12.73 is less than the midpoint (12.75)
- Therefore, 12.73 rounded to the nearest tenth (one decimal place) = 12.7
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