To round to the nearest tenth - look at the number to the right of the tenth value ( the hundredth) and follow the rule <em>5 or more round up, 4 or less round down </em>As 1 is lower than 4, we round down. 36.11 therefore rounds down to 36.1
Fabric needs to make a dress = 3 1/4 fabric needs to make jacket= 3 1/4 - 5/6 = 29/12 or 2 5/12 Hence total fabric needed for both pieces is = 3 1/4 + 2 5/12 = 68/12 or 5 8/12 or 5 2/3 yards
