What is "to the nearest tenth?

When referring to measuring or rounding numbers, "to the nearest tenth" means that the number is being rounded to the closest multiple of 0.1. This is often used when dealing with decimal numbers and involves looking at the digit in the hundredths place (the second digit after the decimal point).

To round a number to the nearest tenth, you look at the digit in the hundredths place. If this digit is 5 or greater, you round up. If it is less than 5, you round down. For example, rounding 3.64 to the nearest tenth would give you 3.6, while rounding 4.78 to the nearest tenth would give you 4.8.

In situations where a number has more decimal places than necessary, rounding to the nearest tenth can make the number easier to work with or understand. It is commonly used in areas such as mathematics, science, and finance where precise measurements or calculations are needed.