- Since 5 is in the tenths place, 5.565 is between 5.5 and 5.6
- 5.55 is the midpoint between 5.5 (5.50) and 5.6 (5.60)
- As illustrated on the number line, 5.565 is greater than the midpoint (5.55)
- Therefore, 5.565 rounded to the nearest tenth (one decimal place) = 5.6
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