Question

use the aleks ruler to find the length of the toothpick. write your answer to the nearest $\frac{1}{4}$ inch.

Explanation:

Step1: Align ruler start

Align the start - end of the ruler with the start - end of the toothpick.

Step2: Read end - point

Read the point on the ruler where the toothpick ends. The end - point is between 5 and 5.5.

Step3: Round to nearest 1/4 inch

Since the end - point is closer to 5.25 (or 5 1/4) inches than to 5 inches or 5.5 inches.

Answer:

$5\frac{1}{4}$