- Since 7 is in the tenths place, 9.747 is between 9.7 and 9.8
- 9.75 is the midpoint between 9.7 (9.70) and 9.8 (9.80)
- As illustrated on the number line, 9.747 is less than the midpoint (9.75)
- Therefore, 9.747 rounded to the nearest tenth (one decimal place) = 9.7
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