Question

Different sizes of ribbon need to be cut to go around various shapes. All of the following sizes are in inches.

, √4, 2√3, √6
(a) Without using your calculator, approximate the decimal equivalent of each number to the nearest
tenth. You must show your work for the square roots to receive credit. You must use the method
shown in this unit.
(b) Order the ribbon sizes from least to greatest.

Answer 1

Explanation:

Different sizes of ribbon need to be cut to go around various shapes. All of the following sizes are in inches.

, √4=√2²=2inches

2√3,=2×√3=2×1.735=3.5inches

√6=√2×√3=1.4×1.7=2.4inches

In order

2 inches,2.4inches and 3.5 inches.

Answer 2

Different sizes of ribbon need to be cut to go around various shapes. All of the following sizes are in inches.

, √4=√2²=2inches

2√3,=2×√3=2×1.735=3.5inches

√6=√2×√3=1.4×1.7=2.4inches

In order

2 inches,2.4inches and 3.5 inches.