- Since 6 is in the tenths place, 52.697 is between 52.6 and 52.7
- 52.65 is the midpoint between 52.6 (52.60) and 52.7 (52.70)
- As illustrated on the number line, 52.697 is greater than the midpoint (52.65)
- Therefore, 52.697 rounded to the nearest tenth (one decimal place) = 52.7
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