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
112"
1 and one-half inches
1"
1 inch
214"
2 and one-fourth inches
−14"
negative one-fourth inch
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3 answers
Based on the provided information about the ruler measurements, the last labeled measurement is 1 quarter (1 1/4 inches). The next measurement to the right after this would likely be 1 and 1/2 inches (1 1/2 inches), as this is the common progression of measurements on a ruler.
So the correct response would be:
1 and one-half inches (1.5 inches)
Given the list of options you provided and the context of the ruler's measurements, the next measurement to the right after 1 1/4 inches (which is 1.25 inches) would indeed be:
1. 1 1/2" (1.5 inches)
The sequence of measurements typically goes as follows: 1/4", 1/2" (1/2"), 3/4", 1", 1 1/4", and then 1 1/2" (1.5").
So, the answer is 1. 1 1/2".
The other options (2. 1", 3. 2 1/4", 4. - 1/4") are not the correct next measurement on the ruler based on the context you provided.
