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due: thursday, september 25, 2025 at 2:30 am
why is it important for construction workers to read a tape measure accurately?
a board is marked at 6 1/2 inches. which line on the tape measure would you use to mark it?
if you needed to cut a piece of wood at 2 feet 7 inches, how many total inches would that be?
true or false: the smaller the fraction on a tape measure (like 1/16\), the more precise the measurement.
circle the larger measurement: 5/8 inch or 9/16 inch.
you measure a piece of wood at 3 feet. how many inches is that?
a piece of pipe is measured at 4 feet 10 inches. how many total inches is it?
what is the halfway point between 7 inches and 8 inches?
on a tape measure, what do the longest lines usually represent?
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Explanation:

Step1: Convert feet to inches

Since 1 foot = 12 inches, for 2 feet 7 inches, we first convert 2 feet to inches: $2\times12 = 24$ inches. Then we add the 7 - inch part.
$2\times12+7$

Step2: Calculate the total inches

$24 + 7=31$ inches.

For the statement "The smaller the fraction on a tape - measure (like 1/16"), the more precise the measurement", it is True because a smaller fraction means the measurement is divided into smaller units, allowing for a more accurate and precise measurement.

To compare 5/8 inch and 9/16 inch, we find a common denominator. The common denominator of 8 and 16 is 16. So 5/8 = 10/16. Since 10/16>9/16, 5/8 inch is the larger measurement.

If a piece of wood is 3 feet, converting to inches: $3\times12 = 36$ inches.

For a piece of pipe measured at 4 feet 10 inches, we convert 4 feet to inches: $4\times12 = 48$ inches, then add 10 inches. So $4\times12 + 10=48 + 10 = 58$ inches.

The halfway point between 7 inches and 8 inches is $(7 + 8)\div2=7.5$ inches or 7 1/2 inches.

On a tape - measure, the longest lines usually represent inches.

For the question "Why is it important for construction workers to read a tape - measure accurately?", accurate tape - measure reading ensures proper fit of materials, reduces waste, and guarantees structural integrity in construction projects.

For "A board is marked at 6 1/2 inches. Which line on the tape - measure would you use to mark it?", you would use the 6 1/2 - inch line on the tape - measure.

Answer:

1. It is important for construction workers to read a tape - measure accurately to ensure proper fit of materials, reduce waste, and guarantee structural integrity.
2. The 6 1/2 - inch line.
3. 31 inches.
4. True.
5. 5/8 inch.
6. 36 inches.
7. 58 inches.
8. 7 1/2 inches.
9. Inches.