- Since 9 is in the tenths place, 124.972 is between 124.9 and 125.0
- 124.95 is the midpoint between 124.9 (124.90) and 125.0 (125.00)
- As illustrated on the number line, 124.972 is greater than the midpoint (124.95)
- Therefore, 124.972 rounded to the nearest tenth (one decimal place) = 125.0
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