Let's solve this step-by-step by measuring each object using the ruler shown in the image. The task is to determine the length of each object in inches, aligning the left end of the object with the 0-inch mark on the ruler and reading where the right end falls.
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1. First Object: Campfire Tongs (or Pitchfork-like tool)
- The object starts at
0 inches.
- The tip of the tongs reaches just past
3 inches, but let's look closely:
- It extends slightly beyond the 3-inch mark.
- The small tick marks between whole numbers represent
1/8 inch increments.
- From the 3-inch mark, it goes about
1/4 inch further.
- So, the total length is
3 and 1/4 inches.
✔ Answer: 3¼ inches
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2. Second Object: Fishing Rod
- The fishing rod starts at
0 inches.
- It ends
just before the 7-inch mark.
- Looking closely, it stops at
6 and 7/8 inches.
- The last full inch is 6.
- Then count the smaller ticks: there are 8 small ticks between each inch, so each is 1/8 inch.
- It reaches the
7th tick after 6, which is
7/8.
- So, the length is
6⅞ inches.
✔ Answer: 6⅞ inches
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3. Third Object: Rope with Two Knots (or Twine)
- Starts at
0 inches.
- Ends just before the 9-inch mark.
- Looks like it stops at
8 and 5/8 inches.
- After 8 inches, count the ticks: it reaches the
5th tick after 8.
- That’s
5/8 of an inch.
- So, the length is
8⅝ inches.
✔ Answer: 8⅝ inches
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4. Fourth Object: Flashlight
- Starts at
0 inches.
- Ends just past the 4-inch mark.
- It reaches
4 and 3/8 inches.
- After 4 inches, it goes to the
3rd tick, which is
3/8.
- So, the length is
4⅜ inches.
✔ Answer: 4⅜ inches
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5. Fifth Object: Wooden Stick or Wand
- Starts at
0 inches.
- Ends just past the 10-inch mark.
- It reaches
10 and 3/8 inches.
- After 10 inches, it goes to the
3rd tick, which is
3/8.
- So, the length is
10⅜ inches.
✔ Answer: 10⅜ inches
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✔ Final Answers:
1.
Tongs: 3¼ inches
2.
Fishing Rod: 6⅞ inches
3.
Rope: 8⅝ inches
4.
Flashlight: 4⅜ inches
5.
Stick: 10⅜ inches
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📝 Notes:
- Always make sure the object starts at
0 on the ruler.
- Read the
end point carefully, counting the small tick marks for fractions.
- Each space between whole numbers is divided into 8 parts → each is
1/8 inch.
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Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of measurement worksheet for second graders.
