- Since 5 is in the tenths place, 2.519 is between 2.5 and 2.6
- 2.55 is the midpoint between 2.5 (2.50) and 2.6 (2.60)
- As illustrated on the number line, 2.519 is less than the midpoint (2.55)
- Therefore, 2.519 rounded to the nearest tenth (one decimal place) = 2.5
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