Final answer:
The question involves the use of compass and ruler in geometry to locate points at certain distances from point N. Due to missing information, a specific solution cannot be provided. Measurement principles include using tools appropriately to find distances in inches or centimeters on various types of rulers.
Step-by-step explanation:
The question appears to be related to a geometrical problem involving the use of a compass, a ruler, and understanding of measurement in inches. However, the question as stated seems to have some errors or missing information, which makes it difficult to provide a specific answer. The measurement skills involved likely include using a compass to draw circles of a certain radius, which in this context would correspond to a distance of 1¼ inches from a specific point known as N. The correct answer would depend on the actual positions of points A, B, C, and D relative to point N on the provided diagram (which is not included here).
If we assume that locating two points that are both 1¼ inches and 2¼ inches away from point N is the actual task, we would use a compass set to 1¼ inches to draw one circle around point N, and then adjust the compass to 2¼ inches to draw a second circle around point N. The points of interest (A, B, C, and D) would be where these two circles intersect, but without the diagram, it is not possible to determine which points correspond to the correct multiple-choice options.
In general, to measure distances with a ruler, one would align the end of the object with the zero mark on the ruler, then look directly above the other end of the object to read its length. Different types of rulers, such as those measuring in decimeters, centimeters, or millimeters are used for measurements in the metric system, while inches are used in the customary system.