Answer:
A: Fraction = 11/16 of an inch. Decimal = .6875 inch
B: Fraction = 2 1/2 inch. Decimal = 2.5 inch
Step-by-step explanation:
Each inch is divided by 16ths on the ruler. Count where the measured values lay on the ruler. Once you find the fraction you can divide the fraction to find the decimal answer.
Variables are taken from the first letter of the color, ex: green = g.
Given:
r = g
2r = b = y
Total =42
So then:
r+ r + 2r + 2r = 42
6r = 42
r = 7
y = 2r
y = 2(7)
14 of the 42 pencils were yellow.
