Study the diagram. Answer the following.
- What is the length of the paper clip?
- How much longer is the chalk than the paper clip?
- The total length of the pin, the chalk and the toothbrush?
(a)
Length of the paper clip
= 23 - 20
= 3 cm
(b)
Length of the chalk
= 22 - 17
= 5 cm
Difference in the length between the chalk and the paper clip
= 5 - 3
= 2 cm
(c)
Length of the toothbrush
= 24 - 16
= 8 cm
Total length of the paper clip, the chalk and the toothbrush
= 3 + 5 + 8
= 16 cm
Answer(s): (a) 3 cm; (b) 2 cm; (c) 16 cm