- Since 2 is in the tenths place, 7.27 is between 7.2 and 7.3
- 7.25 is the midpoint between 7.2 (7.20) and 7.3 (7.30)
- As illustrated on the number line, 7.27 is greater than the midpoint (7.25)
- Therefore, 7.27 rounded to the nearest tenth (one decimal place) = 7.3
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