Question

what is the position of e on the number line below? write your answer as a fraction or mixed number.

Explanation:

Step1: Count the intervals

There are 5 equal - sized intervals between 2 and 3.

Step2: Determine the fraction

Each interval represents $\frac{1}{5}$. Point $E$ is 2 intervals after 2. So the position of $E$ is $2+\frac{2}{5}=\frac{10 + 2}{5}=\frac{12}{5}=2\frac{2}{5}$.

Answer:

$2\frac{2}{5}$