- Since 7 is in the tenths place, 2.72 is between 2.7 and 2.8
- 2.75 is the midpoint between 2.7 (2.70) and 2.8 (2.80)
- As illustrated on the number line, 2.72 is less than the midpoint (2.75)
- Therefore, 2.72 rounded to the nearest tenth (one decimal place) = 2.7
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