Miguel's house is halfway between the school and the park.
What fraction tells how far Miguel's house is from the school?
A number line from 0 to eight-sixths is labeled school for the tick mark at zero, Grocery Store for the tick mark at three-sixths, Post Office at five-sixths, and Park at eight-sixths.
A.
2
6
mile
B.
4
6
mile
C.
5
6
mile
D.
7
6
miles
The distance from the school to Miguel's house is half of the total distance from the school to the park, which is eight-sixths. Half of eight-sixths is four-sixths, so Miguel's house is four-sixths away from the school. Therefore, the fraction that tells how far Miguel's house is from the school is 4/6 or simplified, 2/3.
Answer: B. 4/6 mile (or 2/3 mile)