- Since 5 is in the tenths place, 1.555 is between 1.5 and 1.6
- 1.55 is the midpoint between 1.5 (1.50) and 1.6 (1.60)
- As illustrated on the number line, 1.555 is greater than the midpoint (1.55)
- Therefore, 1.555 rounded to the nearest tenth (one decimal place) = 1.6
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