Figure shows a measuring scale which is usually supplied with a geometry box. Which of the following distance cannot be measured with this scale by using it only once?
(a) 0.1 m
(b) 0.15 m
(c) 0.2 m
(d) 0.05 m
A
0.1m
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B
0.15m
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C
0.2m
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D
0.05m
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Solution
The correct option is C0.2m The length of the scale is 15 cm. It is the maximum length the scale can measure by using it once.
We know, 1 m = 100 cm.
In the question, the lengths are,
0.1 m = 10 cm (less than 15 cm),
0.15 m = 15 cm (equal to 15 cm),
0.2 m = 20 cm (more than 15 cm),
0.05 m = 5 cm (less than 15 cm).
Therefore, out of the following options, we cannot measure 20 cm.