How to Round the Number 8.49 to the Nearest Tenth

To round the number 8.49 to the nearest tenth, follow these steps:

1. Identify the tenths place: The tenths place is the first digit to the right of the decimal point. In 8.49, the tenths digit is 4.
2. Look at the hundredths place: This is the digit immediately to the right of the tenths place. In 8.49, the hundredths digit is 9.
3. Decide whether to round up or down: If the hundredths digit is 5 or greater, increase the tenths digit by 1. If it is less than 5, keep the tenths digit the same.
4. Since the hundredths digit is 9 (which is greater than 5), round the tenths digit up from 4 to 5.
5. Write the rounded number: Keep the digits up to the tenths place: 8.5.

Final answer: 8.49 rounded to the nearest tenth is 8.5.