Question

hello, while doing the question please don't put A decimal Answer ( ex: 1.5) because my teacher told me that's incorrect, you can add or subtract depending on the question, or check if you need to simplify! Thank you:)

Answer 1

Notice that the unit segment is divided in 8 parts. Then, each mark is equal to 1/8.

The kitten that weighs the most is placed over the 5ft mark. Then, its weight is:

`(5)/(8)`

The kitten that weighs the least is placed over the third mark. Then, its weight is:

`(3)/(8)`

Substract 3/8 from 5/8 to find the difference on their weights:

`(5)/(8)-(3)/(8)`

Since both fractions have the same denominator, we can substract their numerators:

`(5)/(8)-(3)/(8)=(5-3)/(8)=(2)/(8)=(2/2)/(8/2)=(1)/(4)`

Therefore, the difference in pounds between the heaviest and the lightest kittens, is:

`(1)/(4)`