Question

Mikayla needs to cut a board that is 29 7/8 inches long into 5 pieces of equal length.

Mikayla calculates the length of each piece.

Which estimate can be used to determine if Makayla's calculated length is reasonable?

A. Each piece will be slightly less than 5 inches long.

B. Each piece will be slightly less than 6 inches long.

C. Each piece will be slightly more than 5 inches long.

D. Each piece will be slightly more than 6 inches long.

Answer 1

Answer: The estimate would be C. Each piece will be slightly more than 5 inches long.