Understanding Decimals with a Number Line

What do the lines on a tape measure represent when identifying decimals?

• Fractions

• Whole numbers

• Tenths

• Centimeters

If the arrow is past one and two on the number line, and there are four lines after, what is the decimal representation?

• 2.4

• 1.4

• 3.4

• 2.5

In the practical exercise, if the ice cream cone is one whole centimeter and nine lines past, what is the decimal?

• 1.8

• 1.9

• 2.0

• 2.9