- Since 1 is in the tenths place, 5.116 is between 5.1 and 5.2
- 5.15 is the midpoint between 5.1 (5.10) and 5.2 (5.20)
- As illustrated on the number line, 5.116 is less than the midpoint (5.15)
- Therefore, 5.116 rounded to the nearest tenth (one decimal place) = 5.1
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