Question

The diameter of a regulation soccer ball is about 8 3/5 This number was graphed on a number line. Which point could be the point representing the graph of the diameter of the ball?

Answer 1

The answer is D

Explanation:

Answer 2

D

Explanation:

The given circle has diameter
`8(3)/(5)`.

We can write as a decimal to obtain;

`8(3)/(5)=8.6`

On the number line 8.6 is between 8 and 9 but closer to 9.

From the graph the correct answer is D