- Since 0 is in the tenths place, 0.096 is between 0.0 and 0.1
- 0.05 is the midpoint between 0.0 (0.00) and 0.1 (0.10)
- As illustrated on the number line, 0.096 is greater than the midpoint (0.05)
- Therefore, 0.096 rounded to the nearest tenth (one decimal place) = 0.1
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