- Since 5 is in the tenths place, 3.53 is between 3.5 and 3.6
- 3.55 is the midpoint between 3.5 (3.50) and 3.6 (3.60)
- As illustrated on the number line, 3.53 is less than the midpoint (3.55)
- Therefore, 3.53 rounded to the nearest tenth (one decimal place) = 3.5
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