Question

the line plot shows what fraction of a mile 13 students ran during their fitness test. what is the sum of the shortest dis student ran and the longest distance a student ran? a 1 mile b \\(\frac{5}{8}\\) of a mile c \\(1\frac{1}{8}\\) of a mile d \\(\frac{3}{8}\\) of a mile

Explanation:

Step1: Identify the longest distance

Look at the line plot. The rightmost mark with Xs is at $\frac{8}{8}$ mile. Simplify $\frac{8}{8}$ to 1. So the longest distance is 1 mile.

Step2: Check the options

Option A is 1 mile, which matches the longest distance we found.

Answer:

A. 1 mile