Question

Glen needs to select the shortest length nail available to build a small bird house. Of the following for sizes available which one should he select: A) 1 3/5 inches B) 1 5/8 inches C) 1 2/3 inches D) 1 3/4 inches

Answer 1

B) 1 7/8

Explanation:

1. first, if you have 16/8 then it would be 2, but since it is 15/8 you need to minus 15 and 8

2. 15-8=7, now you only have 7

3. last, since you only have 7 then it is 1 whole and 7 8ths

4. 1 7/8 is your answer.