Concept explainers
a.
To draw:
A segment without measuring device approximately
Answer to Problem 1CR
Solution:
The
Explanation of Solution
Two centimeters is approximately the distance between a joint of the thumb to the tip of the thumb.
So, by using this measurement, draw a segment
Therefore, the segment is
b.
The length of the segment,
Answer to Problem 1CR
Solution:
The length of the given segment to the nearest segment is
Explanation of Solution
With the help of the scale, measure the length of the given segment.
The length of the segment is
Therefore, the length of the given segment to the nearest tenth
c.
To find:
The average number of miles an average American walks per gallon of alcohol in a year.
Answer to Problem 1CR
Solution:
The average number of miles per gallon for an average American is
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
The average American walks
Calculation:
The average number of miles per gallon for an average American:
Substitute the values of an average that an American walks a year and alcohol drinks per year,
The average number of miles per gallon for an average American:
Final statement:
The average number of miles per gallon for an average American is
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