Question 14 of 21intermediate🔧 ApplyNumerical3 marks

The distance from Bhopal to Sanchi is 48 km 700 m. Bhadbhada Ghat waterfall is on the way, and 17 km 900 m away from Bhopal. How far is Sanchi from the waterfall?

Correct Answer

Given:

  • Total distance from Bhopal to Sanchi = 48 km 700 m
  • Distance from Bhopal to waterfall = 17 km 900 m

Formula: Distance from waterfall to Sanchi = Total distance - Distance to waterfall

Solution: Step 1: Convert to metres: 48 km 700 m = 48,700 m

Step 2: Convert to metres: 17 km 900 m = 17,900 m

Step 3: Subtract: 48,700 - 17,900 = 30,800 m

Step 4: Convert back: 30,800 m = 30 km 800 m

Answer: 30 km 800 m

Exercise: Let Us Do (Adding and Subtracting Lengths) | Q: 2 | (Page Page 10)
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Explanation

Total distance from Bhopal to Sanchi is 48 km 700 m. The waterfall is 17 km 900 m from Bhopal. So distance from waterfall to Sanchi = Total - Distance to waterfall.

Solution Steps

  1. Step 1: Convert to metres: 48 km 700 m = 48,700 m

  2. Step 2: 17 km 900 m = 17,900 m

  3. Step 3: Subtract: 48,700 - 17,900 = 30,800 m

  4. Step 4: Convert back: 30,800 m = 30 km 800 m

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