Question

The shape of a ruler used to measure a line segment is a ____.

• A. Rectangle
• B. Triangle
• C. Rhombus
• D. Square

Answer 1

The correct option is A Rectangle

We generally use a ruler similar to the one given below.


Now we can observe, that the opposite sides of a ruler are parallel and equal and, it is the property of a rectangle.

Therefore, the ruler that we use to measure a line segment is rectangular in shape.