Question

what are the little lines on the scale used for​

Answer 1

Explanation:

The small lines between the whole numbers represent individual feet, so a point that falls two marks to the right of the whole number 4 is interpreted as 42 feet. You should never use your scale to draw lines. It should be used only for measuring.

Answer 2

Answer:

The lines at the inch numbers are the longest lines along the edge of the ruler. Halfway between each inch line is a slightly shorter line indicating the half-inch point between each inch. Each half inch has lines dividing it in half to indicate each quarter-inch point between each inch.