A table-top measures 2 m by 1 m 50 cm. What is its area in square metres?
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To find the area of the table-top that measures 2 meters by 1 meter 50 centimeters, we will follow these steps:
### Step 1: Convert the measurements to the same unit
The length is given in meters, but the breadth is given in meters and centimeters. We need to convert the breadth into meters.
- **Length** = 2 meters
- **Breadth** = 1 meter 50 centimeters
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