Chapter 31, Problem 1A

Measure this line segment to the nearest $\frac{1"}{64}.$

To determine

Measure the length for given line segment.

Answer to Problem 1A

The measure the length is $3{\frac{5}{64}}^{\prime \text{}\prime }$.

Explanation of Solution

Given:

The line is given below:

Concept used:

Length is measured with the help of inch scale.

Calculation:

Attached the inch scale over given length.

From the above figure, the length of the line can be measured as follows:

  $\begin{array}{l}L=3^{″}+5{\left(\frac{1}{64}\right)}^{\prime \text{}\prime }\\ L=3{\frac{5}{64}}^{\prime \text{}\prime }\end{array}$

Thus, the measure the length is $3{\frac{5}{64}}^{\prime \text{}\prime }$.

Conclusion:

The measure the length is $3{\frac{5}{64}}^{\prime \text{}\prime }$.