- Since 2 is in the tenths place, 5.24 is between 5.2 and 5.3
- 5.25 is the midpoint between 5.2 (5.20) and 5.3 (5.30)
- As illustrated on the number line, 5.24 is less than the midpoint (5.25)
- Therefore, 5.24 rounded to the nearest tenth (one decimal place) = 5.2
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