To find the length of each bar, we look at where the bar starts and where it ends on the ruler. Then, we subtract the starting number from the ending number.
1)
* Starts at: 0
* Ends at: 5
* Length: $5 - 0 = 5$ inches
2)
* Starts at: 1
* Ends at: 5.5 (halfway between 5 and 6)
* Length: $5.5 - 1 = 4.5$ inches
3)
* Starts at: 4
* Ends at: 5.5 (halfway between 5 and 6)
* Length: $5.5 - 4 = 1.5$ inches
4)
* Starts at: 0
* Ends at: 1
* Length: $1 - 0 = 1$ inch
5)
* Starts at: 0
* Ends at: 6
* Length: $6 - 0 = 6$ inches
6)
* Starts at: 0
* Ends at: 3
* Length: $3 - 0 = 3$ inches
7)
* Starts at: 1
* Ends at: 3
* Length: $3 - 1 = 2$ inches
8)
* Starts at: 0
* Ends at: 7
* Length: $7 - 0 = 7$ inches
9)
* Starts at: 0
* Ends at: 5
* Length: $5 - 0 = 5$ inches
10)
* Starts at: 1
* Ends at: 7.5 (halfway between 7 and 8)
* Length: $7.5 - 1 = 6.5$ inches
Final Answer:
1. 5 in
2. 4.5 in
3. 1.5 in
4. 1 in
5. 6 in
6. 3 in
7. 2 in
8. 7 in
9. 5 in
10. 6.5 in
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of measuring with ruler worksheet.
