- Since 5 is in the tenths place, 39.564 is between 39.5 and 39.6
- 39.55 is the midpoint between 39.5 (39.50) and 39.6 (39.60)
- As illustrated on the number line, 39.564 is greater than the midpoint (39.55)
- Therefore, 39.564 rounded to the nearest tenth (one decimal place) = 39.6
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