- Since 5 is in the tenths place, 6.5253 is between 6.5 and 6.6
- 6.55 is the midpoint between 6.5 (6.50) and 6.6 (6.60)
- As illustrated on the number line, 6.5253 is less than the midpoint (6.55)
- Therefore, 6.5253 rounded to the nearest tenth (one decimal place) = 6.5
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