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Class 2 maths · H.1 · Measurement and Data

Length from a ruler that does not start at zero

Count the units between the start and the end, or subtract.

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  1. A ribbon starts at 2 on a ruler and ends at 9. How long is it in cm?

    Answer: 7

  2. A pencil starts at 1 on a ruler and ends at 9. How long is it in cm?

    Answer: 8

  3. A pencil starts at 7 on a ruler and ends at 9. How long is it in cm?

    Answer: 2

Tip: Count the units between the start and the end, or subtract.

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