- Since 2 is in the tenths place, 6.256 is between 6.2 and 6.3
- 6.25 is the midpoint between 6.2 (6.20) and 6.3 (6.30)
- As illustrated on the number line, 6.256 is greater than the midpoint (6.25)
- Therefore, 6.256 rounded to the nearest tenth (one decimal place) = 6.3
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