- Since 8 is in the tenths place, 8.81 is between 8.8 and 8.9
- 8.85 is the midpoint between 8.8 (8.80) and 8.9 (8.90)
- As illustrated on the number line, 8.81 is less than the midpoint (8.85)
- Therefore, 8.81 rounded to the nearest tenth (one decimal place) = 8.8
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