- Since 7 is in the tenths place, 38.78 is between 38.7 and 38.8
- 38.75 is the midpoint between 38.7 (38.70) and 38.8 (38.80)
- As illustrated on the number line, 38.78 is greater than the midpoint (38.75)
- Therefore, 38.78 rounded to the nearest tenth (one decimal place) = 38.8
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