- Since 1 is in the tenths place, 2.17 is between 2.1 and 2.2
- 2.15 is the midpoint between 2.1 (2.10) and 2.2 (2.20)
- As illustrated on the number line, 2.17 is greater than the midpoint (2.15)
- Therefore, 2.17 rounded to the nearest tenth (one decimal place) = 2.2
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