Question

Use the line plot below. What is the difference in length between the longest and shortest pieces of ribbon?

A line plot named "Length of Rosie's Craft Ribbons" shows data from one and three-fourths to four and three-fourths yards. One and three-fourths yards has two dots. Two and two-fourths yards has three dots. Three yards has two dots. Three and two-fourths yards has one dot. Four yards has one dot. Four and two-fourths yards has three dots.

(1 point)
Responses

2
yards

2 yards

214
yards

2 1 4 yards

234
yards

2 3 4 yards

334
yards

Answer 1

To find the difference in length between the longest and shortest pieces of ribbon, we need to identify the longest and shortest lengths from the line plot data provided:

- The shortest length is **1 and 3/4** yards (or 1.75 yards).
- The longest length is **4 and 2/4** yards (or 4.5 yards).

Now, we calculate the difference:

\[
4.5 \text{ yards} - 1.75 \text{ yards} = 2.75 \text{ yards}
\]

In fractional form, 2.75 yards is equivalent to

\[
2 \frac{3}{4} \text{ yards}.
\]

Thus, the correct answer is:

**2 3/4 yards**.