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Four children measure the length of a table which was about 2 m. Each of them used different ways to measure it.
(i) Sam measured it with a half metre long thread.
(ii) Gurmeet measured it with a 15 cm scale from her geometry box.
(iii) Reena measured it using her hand span.
(iv) Salim measured it using a 5 m long measuring tape.
Which one of them would get the most accurate length? Give reason for your answer.

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To determine which child would get the most accurate measurement of the table's length, we will analyze each child's method of measurement step by step. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Length of the Table**: The table's length is approximately 2 meters. To measure this accurately, we need a measuring tool that can cover this length without needing to be used multiple times. 2. **Sam's Measurement**: ...
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