Question

Draw a line segment of the length 7.3 cm, using a ruler.

Answer 1

Step 1. Mark a point A on the paper.

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Step 2. Now place a ruler in such a way that Zero ( $0$ ) of the ruler coincident with the point A.

Step 3. Now, without disturbing the ruler , mark point B at 7.3 cm against the marks of the ruler.

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Step 4. Join point A and B by moving your pencil against the straight edge of the ruler.

Step 5. The line segment AB = 7.3 cm so formed is the required line line segment.