- Since 0 is in the tenths place, 257.04 is between 257.0 and 257.1
- 257.05 is the midpoint between 257.0 (257.00) and 257.1 (257.10)
- As illustrated on the number line, 257.04 is less than the midpoint (257.05)
- Therefore, 257.04 rounded to the nearest tenth (one decimal place) = 257.0
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