Question

The steps for constructing a line segment of given length are given in a jumbled order below:
1. Draw an arc on the line by keeping the pointed end of the compass on the point $A$. Mark the arc point as $B$.
2. Draw a line.
3. Extend the compass by keeping one end on the $0cm$ mark and other at the given length on the ruler.
4. Take a point $A$ anywhere on the line.
Which of the above steps comes last?

• A. $1$
• B. $2$
• C. $3$
• D. $4$

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

$1$

For constructing a line segment of given length steps are following:

Step 1 : Draw a line $\left(2\right)$.

Step 2 :Take a point $A$ anywhere on the line $\left(4\right)$.

Step 3 : Extend the compass by keeping one end on the $0cm$ mark and other at given length on ruler$\left(3\right)$.

Step 4 : Draw an arc on the line by keeping the pointed end of the compass on the point $A$ .Mark the arc point as $B\left(1\right)$

So $\left(1\right)$ is the last step.

Option $A$ is correct.