Measuring line segments | Understanding Elementary Shapes | Assessment | English | Grade 6

We measure line segment with the help of ____

• Mere observation

• Ruler and Protractor

• Ruler and Divider

• Protractor and Compass

Answer explanation

To measure a line segment, we use ruler and divider

Tags

CCSS.2.MD.A.3

If the length of line segment PQ is 7 cm and point R is the midpoint of PQ, then the length of PR is

• 3 cm

• 3.5 cm

• 4 cm

• 3.2 cm

Answer explanation

Option 2 is correct because PR = PQ /2 as R is the midpoint of PQ hence (7/2) = 3.5 cm

Tags

CCSS.HSG.GPE.B.6

On the number line, point A is present at 4 and point B is at 11 then find the length of segment AB?

• 11 unit

• 15 unit

• 8 unit

• 7 unit

Answer explanation

Option 4 is correct as 11 - 4 = 7 units

Tags

CCSS.5.G.A.1

If the length of line segment LM is 4 cm, then what will be the length of LP given that LP is thrice the length of LM?

• 8 cm

• 12 cm

• 10 cm

• 16 cm

Answer explanation

Option 2 is correct as LP = 3 × LM = 3 × 4 = 12 cm

Tags

CCSS.7.G.A.1

Choose which of the following is the midpoint of PX

• S

• T

• U

• R

Answer explanation

Option 2 is correct as from figure it is clear that PT = TX = 4 cm Hence T is midpoint of PX

Tags

CCSS.HSG.GPE.B.6

If the length of line segment XZ = 28 cm then what will be the length of line segment LM such that LM is 1/4 × XZ ?

• 8 cm

• 24 cm

• 32 cm

• 7 cm

Answer explanation

Option 4 is correct as LM = (1/4) × XZ = 28/4 = 7 cm

Tags

CCSS.7.G.A.1

If the length of line segment AB = 12 cm then what will be the length of AC such that length of AB is thrice of AC ?

• 5 cm

• 3 cm

• 4 cm

• 6 cm

Answer explanation

Option 3 is correct as AB = 3 × AC i.e. AC = AB/3 = 12/3 = 4 cm

Tags

CCSS.7.G.A.1