Which one of these devices would a cloth merchant prefer to measure the length of a material?

Measuring tape

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Metre scale

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Ruler

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Solution

The correct option is B
Metre scale

The explanation for the correct option:
B. Metre scale:
A cloth merchant uses a metre scale for measuring the length of the cloth piece.
A metre scale is used to measure the length and breadth of clothes.
The explanation for the incorrect option:
A. Measuring tape:
A tailor uses a measuring tape for measurement.
C. Ruler:
A ruler is used to the measure small length and draw a straight line.
Hence, Option B is correct.

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