Question

Which of the following show the correct representation of $1\frac{1}{4}$ and $2\frac{5}{8}$ on a number line?

• A.
• B.
• C.
• D.

Answer 1

The correct option is B

In the given number line, each each unit is divided into 8 equal parts and each part represents the fraction 1/8.

Step 1:
We know that $1\frac{1}{4}$ or $1\frac{2}{8}$ lies between 1 and 2. Hence, it is the second division after 1.

Step 2:
$2\frac{5}{8}$ lies between 2 and 3. It is the fifth division after 2.
i.e.,