A one-foot stick is marked in 1/2 and 1/4 portion.
A one-foot stick is marked in 1/2 and 1/4 portion. How many total markings will there be, including the end points?
Answer/Solution
5
Steps/Work
LCM of 8 = 4
1/2 marking are (Table of 2) 0...... 2 ........... 4
(Total = 3)
1/4 marking are (Table of 1) 0 ....... 1 ...... 2...... 3........ 4 (Total = 5)
Overlapping markings are 0 ........ 2 ......... 4 (Total = 3)
Total markings = 3+5-3 = 5
Answer = C
1/2 marking are (Table of 2) 0...... 2 ........... 4
(Total = 3)
1/4 marking are (Table of 1) 0 ....... 1 ...... 2...... 3........ 4 (Total = 5)
Overlapping markings are 0 ........ 2 ......... 4 (Total = 3)
Total markings = 3+5-3 = 5
Answer = C