Question 13 of 21beginner🔧 ApplyNumerical2 marks

Rani has two red-coloured ribbon rolls, one of length 3 m 75 cm and another 2 m 25 cm long. How much ribbon does she have?

Correct Answer

Given: First ribbon = 3 m 75 cm Second ribbon = 2 m 25 cm

Calculation: Step 1: Add metres: 3 m + 2 m = 5 m Step 2: Add centimetres: 75 cm + 25 cm = 100 cm Step 3: Convert 100 cm to metres: 100 cm = 1 m Step 4: Total = 5 m + 1 m = 6 m

Answer: Rani has 6 m of ribbon in total.

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Explanation

Add the metres and centimetres separately. 3 m + 2 m = 5 m. 75 cm + 25 cm = 100 cm = 1 m. Total = 5 m + 1 m = 6 m.

Solution Steps

  1. Step 1: Add metres: 3 m + 2 m = 5 m

  2. Step 2: Add centimetres: 75 cm + 25 cm = 100 cm

  3. Step 3: Convert 100 cm to metres: 100 cm = 1 m

  4. Step 4: Total = 5 m + 1 m = 6 m