Question
Download Solution PDFWhat is the largest possible length of a scale so that the lengths of 12 m, 20 cm, and 4 m 20 cm can be accurately measured?
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Given:
Lengths are 12 m, 20 cm, and 4 m 20 cm.
Formula:
1 m = 100 cm
Calculation:
12 m = 1200 cm
4 m 20 cm = 420 cm
H.C.F of 1200, 420, 20
20 = 20 × 1
1200 = 20 × 6 × 10
420 = 20 × 21
H.C.F = 20
∴ The largest possible length of the scale is 20 cm
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