Question

Alex's dog has a tail that is 5 1/4 inches long. on a ruler what inch mark are closest to 5 1/4 inches? name two inch marks

Answer 1

Given:
Tail that is 5 1/4 inches long

Inch marks closest to 5 1/4 inches are 5 inches and 6 inches. This is we only consider whole numbers.

But if half inches are considered. 5 1/4 inches are closest to 5 inches and 5 1/2 inches.