Four children measure the length of a table which was about 2m. Each of them used different ways to measure it.
(i) Sam measured it with a half metre long thread.
(ii) With a 15cm scale from her geometry box.
(iii) Reena measured it using her hand span.
(iv) Salim measured it using a 5m long measuring tape.
Which one of them would get the most accurate length? Give reason for your

Question

Four children measure the length of a table which was about 2m. Each of them used different ways to measure it.
(i)	Sam measured it with a half metre long thread.
(ii)	With a 15cm scale from her geometry box.
(iii)	Reena measured it using her hand span.
(iv)	Salim measured it using a 5m long measuring tape.
Which one of them would get the most accurate length? Give reason for your

MyClass24 · Accepted Answer

Solution:
(iv) Salim measured it using a 5m long measuring tape.
By using a 5m long measuring tape which is longer than the table, Salim would get the most accurate length. So, he can measure the length of the table in one go accurately.