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Year 1 maths · G.2 · Measurement and Data

Length in units from zero

When an object starts at 0, the number where it ends is its length.

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  1. A branch starts at 0 on a ruler and ends at 10. How long is it in cm?

    Answer: 10

  2. A stick starts at 0 on a ruler and ends at 5. How long is it in cm?

    Answer: 5

  3. A rope starts at 0 on a ruler and ends at 9. How long is it in cm?

    Answer: 9

Tip: When an object starts at 0, the number where it ends is its length.

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