Question

part i directions: determine the measurement of each line from start to end point to the nearest 1/16. be sure to put your answers in lowest terms. a 2 1/2 inches b 3 1/4 inches c d e f

Explanation:

Step1: Identify ruler markings

Each inch is divided into 16 equal - parts.

Step2: Measure line C

Count the number of 1/16 - inch segments between the start and end points of line C. Suppose it starts at 2 and ends at 3 3/16. The length is \(3\frac{3}{16}-2 = 1\frac{3}{16}\) inches.

Step3: Measure line D

Suppose it starts at 2 1/4 and ends at 6. First convert \(2\frac{1}{4}=\frac{9}{4}=\frac{36}{16}\) and 6=\(\frac{96}{16}\). The length is \(\frac{96}{16}-\frac{36}{16}=\frac{60}{16}=\frac{15}{4}=3\frac{3}{4}\) inches.

Step4: Measure line E

Suppose it starts at 3 1/2 (\(\frac{7}{2}=\frac{56}{16}\)) and ends at 6 1/4 (\(\frac{25}{4}=\frac{100}{16}\)). The length is \(\frac{100}{16}-\frac{56}{16}=\frac{44}{16}=\frac{11}{4}=2\frac{3}{4}\) inches.

Step5: Measure line F

Suppose it starts at 1 3/4 (\(\frac{7}{4}=\frac{28}{16}\)) and ends at 5 3/4 (\(\frac{23}{4}=\frac{92}{16}\)). The length is \(\frac{92}{16}-\frac{28}{16}=\frac{64}{16} = 4\) inches.

Answer:

C. \(1\frac{3}{16}\) inches
D. \(3\frac{3}{4}\) inches
E. \(2\frac{3}{4}\) inches
F. 4 inches