- Since 2 is in the tenths place, 3.249 is between 3.2 and 3.3
- 3.25 is the midpoint between 3.2 (3.20) and 3.3 (3.30)
- As illustrated on the number line, 3.249 is less than the midpoint (3.25)
- Therefore, 3.249 rounded to the nearest tenth (one decimal place) = 3.2
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