Question

$\text{How many ropes are shorter than}\frac{2}{3}\text{inch ?}$

• A. 2
• B. 3
• C. 4
• D. 5

Answer 1

The correct option is D 5

$\text{We have to find the number of ropes}$
$\text{shorter than}\frac{2}{3}\text{inch.}$

Let's convert this fraction into an equivalent fraction with denominator 6.

$\frac{2}{3}\text{=}\frac{2}{3}\times \frac{2}{2}\text{=}\frac{4}{6}$

$\text{Thus, we have to find the ropes}$
$\text{shorter than}\frac{4}{6}\text{inches.}$


Looking at the line plot, we observe that there are: 2+ 2 + 1 = 5 ropes $\text{shorter than}\frac{4}{6}\text{inches.}$