Question

The number 8 3/5 inches is the diameter of a regulation soccer ball. What would it look like graphed on a number line? A) 8.75 inches B) 8.6 inches C) 8.5 inches D) 8.2 inches

Answer 1

B) 8.6 inches

Explanation:

8+3/5 inches

3/5=0.6

8+0.6=8.6

8.6in

Answer 2

B) 8.6 inches

Explanation:

To graph the diameter of a regulation soccer ball, which is
`\sf 8 (3)/(5)` inches, on a number line, we can convert the mixed number to a decimal.

`\sf 8 (3)/(5) = 8 + (3)/(5) = 8.6`

So, the correct option would be:

B) 8.6 inches