Question

A ruler measuring 1 foot is bisected. Using your knowledge of constructions, determine the length of each segment of the bisected ruler.(1 point)
Responses
which is the correct response

6 inches
6 inches

4 inches
4 inches

0.5 inch
0.5 inch

3 inches

Answer 1

When a ruler measuring 1 foot (which is equivalent to 12 inches) is bisected, it is divided into two equal segments.

To find the length of each segment, you divide 12 inches by 2:

12 inches ÷ 2 = 6 inches

Therefore, the correct response is:

**6 inches**
**6 inches**