- Since 4 is in the tenths place, 12.47 is between 12.4 and 12.5
- 12.45 is the midpoint between 12.4 (12.40) and 12.5 (12.50)
- As illustrated on the number line, 12.47 is greater than the midpoint (12.45)
- Therefore, 12.47 rounded to the nearest tenth (one decimal place) = 12.5
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