- Since 9 is in the tenths place, 16.962 is between 16.9 and 17.0
- 16.95 is the midpoint between 16.9 (16.90) and 17.0 (17.00)
- As illustrated on the number line, 16.962 is greater than the midpoint (16.95)
- Therefore, 16.962 rounded to the nearest tenth (one decimal place) = 17.0
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