Question

The values 12 and 15 are plotted on the number line what is the approximate difference in tenths between 12 and 15

Answer 1

30 tenth

Explanation:

Plotting 12 and 15 on a number line ;

The difference between the two values ; 12 and 15 is ;

15 - 12 = 3 units

Converting the difference in unit to tenth:

1 unit = 10 tenth

3 units = x tenth

x = 10 * 3

x = 30 tenth

Hence, approximate difference in tenth between 12 and 15 is 30 tenth