- Since 5 is in the tenths place, 72.52 is between 72.5 and 72.6
- 72.55 is the midpoint between 72.5 (72.50) and 72.6 (72.60)
- As illustrated on the number line, 72.52 is less than the midpoint (72.55)
- Therefore, 72.52 rounded to the nearest tenth (one decimal place) = 72.5
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