Round the decimal to the given place value.
-6.36, nearest tenth
A)6.5
B)6.36
C)6.4
D)6.3

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To round 6.36 to the nearest tenth, we look at the digit in the hundredths place, which is 3. Since it is less than 5, we do not round up. Therefore, the 6 remains unchanged in the tenths place, and we drop the 3 and any digits to the right of it. So the rounded number is 6.4. Choice C is the only option that matches this. To round to the nearest tenth, we look at the digit in the hundredths place, which is 6. Because 6 is closer to 0 than 10, we do not round up. Therefore, the tenths digit remains a 3, and the answer is 6.4.

Round the Decimal to the Given Place Value