- Since 8 is in the tenths place, 27.87 is between 27.8 and 27.9
- 27.85 is the midpoint between 27.8 (27.80) and 27.9 (27.90)
- As illustrated on the number line, 27.87 is greater than the midpoint (27.85)
- Therefore, 27.87 rounded to the nearest tenth (one decimal place) = 27.9
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