Question

The distant signal is $\frac{2}{3}$ km after a signal warning board.

To position the signal on a number line, equal divisions are required.

• A. 2
• B. 3
• C. 4
• D. 5

Answer 1

The correct option is B 3

Given: The signal is placed at a position $\frac{2}{3}$ km after the warning.

Since $\frac{2}{3}$ is less than 1, so it is positioned between 0 and 1.

Since $\frac{2}{3}$ means 2 parts out of 3 parts, we have to divide 1 unit into 3 parts.

If we divide 0 and 1 into 3 equal divisions, signal can be placed at the position 2 as shown below.

Hence, 3 equal divisions are required.