Question

Jack needs about1 1/2 yards of string he has three pieces of string that are different lengths. Without finding the exact amount which two pieces should he choose to get closest to 1 1/2 yards of string?

Answer 1

Incomplete question. However, I provided some suggestions.

Explanation:

Since in this case, we are told that Jack needs about $1\frac{1}{2}$ yards but has three strings of varying length.

He can simply compare both strings to see which among the three fits the desired lenght.