- Since 5 is in the tenths place, 56.52 is between 56.5 and 56.6
- 56.55 is the midpoint between 56.5 (56.50) and 56.6 (56.60)
- As illustrated on the number line, 56.52 is less than the midpoint (56.55)
- Therefore, 56.52 rounded to the nearest tenth (one decimal place) = 56.5
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