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

4 inches
4 inches

6 inches
6 inches

3 inches
3 inches

0.5 inch

1 answer

When a ruler measuring 1 foot is bisected, it is divided into two equal segments. Since 1 foot is equivalent to 12 inches, bisecting the ruler means dividing 12 inches by 2.

12 inches รท 2 = 6 inches

Therefore, each segment of the bisected ruler is:

6 inches and 6 inches.