Let's solve each of the 10 problems step by step. The goal is to
find the length of each blue bar using the ruler shown beneath it. Remember:
- The ruler is marked in
inches, with
1/8-inch increments (each small tick represents 1/8 inch).
- To find the length, subtract the
starting point from the
ending point of the bar.
- We'll express the answers in
fractions or decimals, as appropriate.
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Step-by-step solutions:
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1)
- Bar starts at
0 inches and ends at
5 inches.
- Length = 5 - 0 =
5 inches
✔ Answer: 5 inches
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2)
- Starts at
1 inch, ends at
6 inches.
- Length = 6 - 1 =
5 inches
✔ Answer: 5 inches
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3)
- Starts at
4 inches, ends at
6 inches.
- Length = 6 - 4 =
2 inches
✔ Answer: 2 inches
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4)
- Starts at
0 inches, ends at
1.25 inches (since it’s at the
1 + 1/4 mark).
- 1/4 inch = 0.25
- So, 1 + 0.25 = 1.25 inches
✔ Answer: 1.25 inches or
1 1/4 inches
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5)
- Starts at
0 inches, ends at
6.5 inches (at the halfway point between 6 and 7).
- Halfway = 6 + 0.5 = 6.5
✔ Answer: 6.5 inches or
6 1/2 inches
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6)
- Starts at
0 inches, ends at
3.25 inches (just past 3, at the 1/4 mark).
- 3 + 0.25 = 3.25
✔ Answer: 3.25 inches or
3 1/4 inches
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7)
- Starts at
1.5 inches (halfway between 1 and 2), ends at
3.5 inches (halfway between 3 and 4).
- Length = 3.5 - 1.5 =
2 inches
✔ Answer: 2 inches
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8)
- Starts at
0 inches, ends at
7 inches (exactly at the 7 mark).
- Length = 7 - 0 =
7 inches
✔ Answer: 7 inches
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9)
- Starts at
0 inches, ends at
5.25 inches (5 + 1/4)
- 5 + 0.25 = 5.25
✔ Answer: 5.25 inches or
5 1/4 inches
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10)
- Starts at
1.75 inches (1 + 3/4), ends at
7.5 inches (7 + 1/2)
- Convert:
- 1.75 = 1 3/4
- 7.5 = 7 1/2
- Subtract: 7.5 - 1.75 =
5.75 inches
- Or: 5 3/4 inches
✔ Answer: 5.75 inches or
5 3/4 inches
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✔ Final Answers:
1.
5 inches
2.
5 inches
3.
2 inches
4.
1.25 inches (or 1 1/4)
5.
6.5 inches (or 6 1/2)
6.
3.25 inches (or 3 1/4)
7.
2 inches
8.
7 inches
9.
5.25 inches (or 5 1/4)
10.
5.75 inches (or 5 3/4)
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📝 Notes:
- You can write answers in
decimal or
fraction form. Both are acceptable unless specified.
- Always double-check alignment — ensure you're reading the correct tick marks.
Let me know if you'd like a printable version or visual explanation!
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of linear measurement worksheet.
