Question

this line plot shows the lengths of some nature trails.
lengths of trails

0 1/8 2/8 3/8 4/8 5/8 6/8 7/8 1
miles
what is the difference between the length of the longest trail and the length of the shortest trail?
1/8 of a mile 4/8 of a mile 5/8 of a mile 6/8 of a mile

Explanation:

Step1: Identify shortest trail length

Shortest length: $\frac{2}{8}$ mile

Step2: Identify longest trail length

Longest length: $\frac{7}{8}$ mile

Step3: Calculate the difference

$\frac{7}{8} - \frac{2}{8} = \frac{5}{8}$ mile

Answer:

C. $\frac{5}{8}$ of a mile