What is one decimal place?

One decimal place is a way of representing numbers to one digit after the decimal point. The number to the right of the decimal point is considered to be in the tenths place. For example, 3.7 is a number with one decimal place, where 7 is in the tenths place.

When rounding a number to one decimal place, you look at the digit immediately to the right of the desired decimal place. If that digit is 5 or greater, you round up. If it is less than 5, you round down.

One decimal place is commonly used in various fields such as mathematics, science, finance, and engineering to provide a more precise representation of numbers. It is also used in everyday situations where a more accurate measurement or calculation is required.