Use the image to answer the question.

An illustration shows a section of a ruler. The following measurements are labeled in inches: start fraction 1 over 4 end fraction, start fraction 1 over 2 end fraction, start fraction 3 over 4 end fraction, 1 inch, and 1 start fraction 1 over 4 end fraction.

A ruler is used to measure objects in inches, part of which is shown in the image. This image only shows the left side of the ruler. What would the next measurement be to the right on the ruler?

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Responses

1"
1 inch

112"
1 and one-half inches

−14"
negative one-fourth inch

214"
2 and one-fourth inches

1 answer

The next measurement to the right after 1 and 1/4 inches on the ruler would be 2 and 1/4 inches.

So, the correct response is: 214" (2 and one-fourth inches).