How to Round 8.25 to the Nearest Tenth

To round 8.25 to the nearest tenth, follow these steps:

1. Identify the tenths place: In the number 8.25, the digit in the tenths place is 2.
2. Look at the hundredths place: The digit after the tenths place is the hundredths place, which is 5.
3. Apply the rounding rule: If the digit in the hundredths place is 5 or greater, you round the tenths place up by 1. Otherwise, you leave the tenths place as it is.
4. Since the hundredths digit is 5, you add 1 to the tenths digit (2 + 1 = 3).
5. Write the rounded number: The rounded number is 8.3.

Final answer: 8.25 rounded to the nearest tenth is 8.3.