Definition Of Inch

Inch is a unit for measuring length in customary units.

More About inch

12 inches = 1 foot and 36 inches = 1 yard.
Inch is abbreviated as "in".

Video Examples:Measuring length to the nearest 1 8 inch and in centimeters millimeters
 

Example of inch

In the given figure, the pen is 4 inches long to the nearest inch.

Solved Example on inch

Ques: State the approximate length of the triangle.

Choices:

A. 4 inches
B. 2 inches
C. 3 inches
D. 1 inch
Correct Answer: B

Solution:

Step 1: The triangle is 2 inches long to the nearest inch. 
Step 2: Therefore, the approximate length of the triangle is 2 inches.

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