- Since 2 is in the tenths place, 2.249 is between 2.2 and 2.3
- 2.25 is the midpoint between 2.2 (2.20) and 2.3 (2.30)
- As illustrated on the number line, 2.249 is less than the midpoint (2.25)
- Therefore, 2.249 rounded to the nearest tenth (one decimal place) = 2.2
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