Find the length of the pencil shown on the scale.

5 cm

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5.5 cm

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6 cm

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6.5 cm

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Solution

The correct option is A
5 cm

If we observe the picture, the pencil on the scale is starting from 1 cm. Ideally, it should start from zero. So, subtract 1 cm from 6 cm.

i.e., Length of the pencil $= 6 c m - 1 c m = 5 c m$

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