Question

Shirley measures the thickness of the sides of a cardboard box using a ruler that has centimeter and inch markings. Which of the following is most likely the value that Shirley measures?
2.85 mm
3.0 in
0.118 in
3.0 mm

Answer 1

Hey.

As the ruler has centimeter and inch markings
the most likely value that Shirley measures will be

3.0 inch.

Because the ruler won't be able to measure mm and fraction of inch.

Thanks.

Answer 2

Question

Shirley measures the thickness the thickness of the sides of a cardboard box using a ruler that has centimeter and inch markings. Which of the following is most likely the value that Shirley measures?

Answer: 3.0 inch