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Measuring length (age 6+)

Measure the length of an object using same-size length units laid end to end with no gaps or overlaps

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Question 1 of 3

Lena wants to find how long a ruler is. She uses a paper clip that is exactly 2 centimeters long. She places paper clips end to end along the ruler and counts 6 paper clips with no gaps or overlaps. How many centimeters long is the ruler?

Question 2 of 3

Each tile is 3 inches long. How many tiles are needed to measure a board that is 12 inches long, with no gaps or overlaps?

Question 3 of 3

A ribbon is 12 centimeters long. A small block is 3 centimeters long. How many blocks placed end‑to‑end are needed to exactly cover the ribbon with no gaps or overlaps?

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