- Since 6 is in the tenths place, 2.61 is between 2.6 and 2.7
- 2.65 is the midpoint between 2.6 (2.60) and 2.7 (2.70)
- As illustrated on the number line, 2.61 is less than the midpoint (2.65)
- Therefore, 2.61 rounded to the nearest tenth (one decimal place) = 2.6
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