Question

Simone measures the width of one of cardboard strip as 1/2 yard. A second cardboard strip measures 5/6 yard in width. Estimate the combined width of the cardboard strips. A. About 1/2 yards
B. About 1 yard

C. About 1 on the side with the 1 on top and 4 on the bottom yard

D. About 1 and 1/2 yards

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct option is C. About 1 on the side with the 1 on top and 4 on the bottom yard.

Step-by-step explanation:

Consider the provided information.

Simone measures the width of one of cardboard strip as 1/2 yard.

A second cardboard strip measures 5/6 yard in width.

We need to find the combined width.

The combined width of the cardboard strip:

$\frac{1}{2} + \frac{5}{6}=\frac{8}{6}=1\frac{1}{3}$

$1\frac{1}{3}$ is closer to$1\frac{1}{4}$ as compare to $1\frac{1}{2}$

Hence, the correct option is C. About 1 on the side with the 1 on top and 4 on the bottom yard.