1. The problem asks to measure the lengths of two rectangles to the nearest inch using the given ruler scales. 2. Rectangle (a) is aligned with the ruler scale from 0 to approximately 2 inches. 3. Rectangle (b) is aligned with the ruler scale from 0 to approximately 5 inches. 4. Therefore, the measurements are: - Rectangle (a): 2 inches - Rectangle (b): 5 inches 5. Since the rectangles align well with the ruler marks, these measurements are correct to the nearest inch. Hence, your measurements are right.