Question

Which point on the number line below represents the value 19/8?​

Answer 1

Related Concepts

• Number lines
• Fractions
• Division

Solution

Firstly,
`(19)/(8)` is above 2.

8 is the denominator. 2 × 8 = 16. Since 19, the numerator, is above 16,
`(19)/(8)` must be above 2.

Also,
`(19)/(8)` is below 3.

We know this since 3 × 8 = 24, which is greater than 19.

Is
`(19)/(8)` above 2.5?

8 × 2.5 = 20, which is still above 19. So
`(19)/(8)` is below 2.5.

Thus, the given fraction must be represented by B.