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

6 inches

O3 inches

4 inches

0.5 inch

1 answer

When a ruler measuring 1 foot is bisected, it is cut into two equal segments. Since 1 foot is equivalent to 12 inches, each half will be:

12 inches / 2 = 6 inches

Thus, each segment of the bisected ruler is 6 inches long.

So the correct answer is 6 inches.