Question 2

With the same centre O, draw two circles of radii 4 cm and 2.5 cm

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Solution

Steps of construction:
(a) Mark a point ‘O’ with a sharp pencil.
(b) Open the compass to 4 cm.
(c) Place the pointer of the compass on O.
(d) Rotate the compass slowly to draw the circle.
(e) Again open the compass 2.5 cm and place the pointer of the compass on O.
(f) Rotate the compass slowly to draw the second circle.
Hence, we get the required figure as below:

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