Question

Assume that each large number is a centimeter. How long is this pencil? Only part of the pencil is shown. Pick the best estimate.

A) 8.25 cm

B) 8.3 cm

C) 83 cm

D) 8.0 cm

Answer 1

From the figure we can notice that the tip is ended surely before 9 cm .

Also , the tip crossed two cuts after 8 .

Therefore , it is greater than 8.2 .

Now , if we see that the tip end between 2 and 3 .

Therefore , the best estimate is 8.25 cm .

Hence , this is the required solution .