Question

The length of tile B is about 3.87298 inches. Which mark on the tape measure is closest to 3.87298 inches? The tape measure is marked in sixteenths of an inch.

Answer 1

Answer:

$\frac{62}{16}$

Step-by-step explanation:

We are given that,

Length of the tile = 3.87298 inches.

The markings on the tape are marked in $\frac{1}{16}$ inches.

As, we see that,

$\frac{64}{16}$ = 4 inches.

So, the required mark will be before than $\frac{64}{16}$ mark.

Since, $\frac{62}{16}$ = 3.875

Hence, the mark closest to 3.87298 inches is $\frac{62}{16}$.