- Since 8 is in the tenths place, 5.87 is between 5.8 and 5.9
- 5.85 is the midpoint between 5.8 (5.80) and 5.9 (5.90)
- As illustrated on the number line, 5.87 is greater than the midpoint (5.85)
- Therefore, 5.87 rounded to the nearest tenth (one decimal place) = 5.9
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