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 solve it and tell me why

6 inches
6 inches

4 inches
4 inches

0.5 inch
0.5 inch

3 inches

Answer 1

To determine the length of each segment of a bisected ruler measuring 1 foot (which is equivalent to 12 inches), we need to divide the total length by 2.

So, we calculate:

1 foot = 12 inches
12 inches / 2 = 6 inches

Therefore, when the ruler is bisected, each segment measures 6 inches.

The correct response is:

**6 inches
6 inches**

This is because bisecting a measurement means splitting it into two equal parts, and since 12 inches divided by 2 is 6 inches, each segment of the bisected ruler is 6 inches long.