Question 3 of 14beginner💡 UnderstandShort Answer2 marks

Why were Deba and Deep worried?

Correct Answer

Reason: Deba and Deep were worried because two marks were still left on the wall but they didn't see any cows outside.

Conclusion: This meant that according to their counting system, two cows had not returned home yet.

Exercise: Introduction Story | Q: 4 | (Page Page 2)
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Explanation

The chapter describes the situation where marks remaining on the wall indicate cows that haven't returned. When they struck out marks as cows re-entered, two marks remained, suggesting two cows were missing. This caused worry until they found the cows in a nearby field.

Solution Steps

  1. Two marks remained on the wall after striking out marks for returned cows.

  2. No cows were visible outside.

  3. The remaining marks indicated two cows had not returned home.