- Since 8 is in the tenths place, 2.87 is between 2.8 and 2.9
- 2.85 is the midpoint between 2.8 (2.80) and 2.9 (2.90)
- As illustrated on the number line, 2.87 is greater than the midpoint (2.85)
- Therefore, 2.87 rounded to the nearest tenth (one decimal place) = 2.9
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