When the positive number \(a\) is rounded to the nearest tenth, the result is the number \(b.\) What is the tenths digit

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When the positive number \(a\) is rounded to the nearest tenth, the result is the number \(b.\) What is the tenths digit of \(a?\)

(1) When \(a\) is rounded to the nearest integer, the result is less than \(a.\)

(2) When \(b\) is rounded to the nearest integer, the result is greater than \(b.\)

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