- Since 8 is in the tenths place, 40.82 is between 40.8 and 40.9
- 40.85 is the midpoint between 40.8 (40.80) and 40.9 (40.90)
- As illustrated on the number line, 40.82 is less than the midpoint (40.85)
- Therefore, 40.82 rounded to the nearest tenth (one decimal place) = 40.8
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