Advanced Mathematics Primary 2 Length and Mass

A pencil is 17 cm long, a ruler is 2 dm long, and an eraser is 8 cm long. List them in order from SHORTEST to LONGEST.

A Eraser, Pencil, Ruler
B Eraser, Ruler, Pencil
C Ruler, Eraser, Pencil
D Ruler, Pencil, Eraser
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Worked Solution

Step 1 Convert all lengths to the same unit (cm): Pencil = 17 cm. Ruler: 1 dm = 10 cm, so 2 dm = 20 cm. Eraser = 8 cm. Step 2 Compare: 8 cm Step 3 Order from shortest to longest: Eraser (8 cm), Pencil (17 cm), Ruler (20 cm). Answer: Eraser, Pencil, Ruler.

Correct answer: Eraser, Pencil, Ruler

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