Question

Ronald carved 3 3/8 feet of a totem pole. He says that the totem pole is ______ complete.

1) 1/8
2) 1/4
3) 1/2
4) 3/4

Answer 1

To determine how much of the totem pole is complete, the total length of the totem pole is required. Without this, we cannot accurately say whether the totem pole is 1/8, 1/4, 1/2, or 3/4 complete based on Ronald's carving of 3 3/8 feet.

Step-by-step explanation:

The student is asking about the completion of a totem pole based on the amount of 3 3/8 feet carved. To provide a precise answer, we need to know the total length of the totem pole. Assuming that 3 3/8 feet represents the full length of the totem pole, then the totem pole is 100% complete. However, without knowing the total length, we cannot determine the fraction of the totem pole that is complete. As such, we cannot accurately choose between the options of 1/8, 1/4, 1/2, or 3/4 complete. It is important to have all necessary information before calculating fractions of completion.