Question

A ruler measures length to the nearest 0.25 inches. Which is the most appropriate way to report length using this ruler?

Answer 1

Judging by the given information i would say A. it seems like there should be a diagram to accompony. But, c is wrong because its not rounded to .25
D. is just an outliar
it's between A and B. a diagram would answer that. it depends which the point is closer to. I'm saying A. because it sounds like the exercise wants you to use the decimal.

Answer 2

Answer:

Option (a) is correct.

14.25 inches is the most appropriate way to report length using this ruler

Step-by-step explanation:

Given : A ruler measures length to the nearest 0.25 inches.

We have to find the most appropriate way to report length using this ruler.

Since, the ruler measures length to the nearest 0.25 inches thus, it appropriately  measure only that length which has 0.25 in its decimals.

Thus, out of given options (a) 14.25 inches  is only option that has 0.25 in its decimals.

Thus, option (a) is correct.

14.25 inches is the most appropriate way to report length using this ruler