Far and Near
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Let Us Compare
1Ritika is comparing the lengths of different rods. Compare them using <, =, > signs.
(a) 456 cm ___ 5 m
(b) 55 cm + 200 cm ___ 200 cm + 54 cm
(c) 6 m 5 cm ___ 6 m 50 cm
(d) 2 m 150 cm ___ 3 m 50 cm
(e) 238 cm ___ 138 cm + 1 mShow solution
(a) 456 cm ___ 5 m
Convert 5 m to cm:
Compare: vs
456 < 500
\boxed{456 \text{ cm} < 5 \text{ m}}
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(b) 55 cm + 200 cm ___ 200 cm + 54 cm
Left side:
Right side:
Compare: vs
\boxed{55 \text{ cm} + 200 \text{ cm} > 200 \text{ cm} + 54 \text{ cm}}
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(c) 6 m 5 cm ___ 6 m 50 cm
Convert both to cm:
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\boxed{6 \text{ m } 5 \text{ cm} < 6 \text{ m } 50 \text{ cm}}
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(d) 2 m 150 cm ___ 3 m 50 cm
Convert both to cm:
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(e) 238 cm ___ 138 cm + 1 m
Right side:
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2World's tallest statue
(a) What is the difference between the height of the tallest statue in the world and the Statue of Liberty?
(b) Identify the statues whose heights have the least difference.
(c) Identify the statues whose heights have the largest difference.
(d) The height of which statue will be equal to the height of the Statue of Unity, if it is doubled?Show solution
- Statue of Unity (India): 182 m
- Spring Temple Buddha (China): 128 m
- Statue of Liberty (USA): 93 m
- Christ the Redeemer (Brazil): 38 m
- Motherland Calls (Russia): 85 m
The tallest statue in the world (as per the textbook context) is the Statue of Unity at 182 m.
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(a) Difference between the tallest statue (Statue of Unity) and the Statue of Liberty:
The difference is 89 m.
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(b) Statues whose heights have the least difference:
Compare all pairs:
- Motherland Calls (85 m) and Statue of Liberty (93 m): m
- Spring Temple Buddha (128 m) and Statue of Unity (182 m): m
The least difference is between the Motherland Calls and the Statue of Liberty (difference = 8 m).
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(c) Statues whose heights have the largest difference:
The largest difference is between the tallest and the shortest statues:
- Statue of Unity (182 m) and Christ the Redeemer (38 m): m
The largest difference is between the Statue of Unity and Christ the Redeemer (difference = 144 m).
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(d) Height of which statue doubled equals the Statue of Unity (182 m)?
We need:
The statue closest to 91 m is the Statue of Liberty (93 m). Based on the textbook data, the answer is the Statue of Liberty (approximately, depending on exact figures given in the figure).
Let Us Explore — Ropes to Make 1 km
1Fill in the table: How many ropes of each given length are needed to make 1 km?
| Length of rope | Number of ropes needed to make 1 km |
|---|---|
| 1,000 m | 1 |
| 100 m | |
| 10 m | |
| 200 m | |
| 500 m | |
| 250 m | |Show solution
Number of ropes needed
| Length of rope | Calculation | Number of ropes needed |
|---|---|---|
| 1,000 m | | 1 |
| 100 m | | 10 |
| 10 m | | 100 |
| 200 m | | 5 |
| 500 m | | 2 |
| 250 m | | 4 |
Kilometre Race
1Water stations are to be arranged after every 500 m in a 3-km race. How many water stations must be set up? At what positions from the starting point will these water stations be placed?Show solution
Water stations are placed every .
Number of water stations
However, a water station at the finish line (3,000 m) may not be needed as a separate station. Based on standard interpretation, stations are placed after the start and before or at the finish:
Positions from the starting point:
Number of water stations = 6
They will be placed at: 500 m, 1,000 m, 1,500 m, 2,000 m, 2,500 m, and 3,000 m from the starting point.
2Children need to stand at an interval of 300 m to direct the runners in a 3-km race. How many children are needed? At what positions from the starting point will the children be standing?Show solution
Children stand at every .
Number of positions
Positions from the starting point:
Number of children needed = 10
They will stand at: 300 m, 600 m, 900 m, 1,200 m, 1,500 m, 1,800 m, 2,100 m, 2,400 m, 2,700 m, and 3,000 m from the starting point.
3Red and blue flags are to be placed alternately at every 50 m in a 3-km race. How many red and blue flags are needed till the finish line?Show solution
Flags are placed every .
Total number of flag positions (not counting the start)
Flags are placed alternately (Red, Blue, Red, Blue, …) starting from the first position at 50 m.
Total flags = 60
Since flags alternate:
- Red flags =
- Blue flags =
30 red flags and 30 blue flags are needed till the finish line.
Longest Train Journey — Let Us Do
1Look at the stations on the Vivek Express route and answer the questions based on the table:
| Station | Distance from Dibrugarh |
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| Dimapur | 306 km |
| Guwahati | 556 km |
| Jalpaiguri Road | 983 km |
| Bhubaneswar | 2,007 km |
| Visakhapatnam | 2,450 km |
| Vijayawada JN | 2,800 km |
| Coimbatore JN | 3,675 km |
| Kanniyakumari | 4,187 km |Show solution
Total distance of the journey (Dibrugarh to Kanniyakumari):
Distance between consecutive stations (for reference):
- Dibrugarh to Dimapur:
- Dimapur to Guwahati:
- Guwahati to Jalpaiguri Road:
- Jalpaiguri Road to Bhubaneswar:
- Bhubaneswar to Visakhapatnam:
- Visakhapatnam to Vijayawada JN:
- Vijayawada JN to Coimbatore JN:
- Coimbatore JN to Kanniyakumari:
Students should use the table to answer specific questions about distances between stations as directed by the teacher.
Let Us Draw
1Draw lines of the following lengths in your notebook using a scale:
1. 5 cm 5 mm
2. 3 cm 6 mm
3. 8 cm 3 mm
4. 36 mm
5. 67 mm
How did you draw lines of lengths 36 mm and 67 mm?Show solution
Convert each length to mm for ease of measurement:
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Steps to draw each line:
- Place the scale on the notebook.
- Mark the starting point at 0.
- Mark the ending point at the required length.
- Join the two points with a sharp pencil to draw the line.
How to draw 36 mm and 67 mm lines:
For 36 mm: Since most scales show both cm and mm markings, place the scale and mark from 0 to the 36 mm mark (which is the same as 3 cm 6 mm mark). Draw the line.
For 67 mm: Mark from 0 to the 67 mm mark (which is the same as 6 cm 7 mm). Draw the line.
*Alternatively*, if the scale only shows cm, convert: and , and mark accordingly between the cm markings.
Let Us Do — Unit Conversions (Double Number Lines)
1Fill in the blanks appropriately in the double number lines given below. (The number lines show relationships between mm and cm, cm and m, m and km.)Show solution
mm ↔ cm number line:
For every 1 cm, there are 10 mm.
- 1 cm = 10 mm
- 2 cm = 20 mm
- 5 cm = 50 mm
- 10 cm = 100 mm
cm ↔ m number line:
For every 1 m, there are 100 cm.
- 1 m = 100 cm
- 2 m = 200 cm
- 5 m = 500 cm
- 10 m = 1,000 cm
m ↔ km number line:
For every 1 km, there are 1,000 m.
- 1 km = 1,000 m
- 2 km = 2,000 m
- 5 km = 5,000 m
*(Students should fill in the blanks on the number lines in their textbook using the above relationships.)*
2Use your understanding to fill in the blanks:
(a) 4 cm 5 mm = __ mm
(b) 89 mm = __ cm __ mm
(c) 234 cm = __ mm = 8 cm 9 mm (Note: this appears to be a misprint; solve as given)
(d) 514 mm = __ cm __ mm
(e) 6 m 34 cm = __ cm
(f) 20 m 12 cm = __ cm
(g) 397 m = __ cmShow solution
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(a)
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(b)
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(c)
*(Note: The "= 8 cm 9 mm" in the original appears to be a hint for part (b), not part (c).)*
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(d)
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(e)
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(f)
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(g)
Let Us Do — Addition and Subtraction of Lengths
1Rani has two red-coloured ribbon rolls, one of length 3 m 75 cm and another 2 m 25 cm long. How much ribbon does she have?Show solution
- Length of first ribbon roll
- Length of second ribbon roll
To find: Total length of ribbon
Solution:
Add the two lengths:
Since :
Rani has of ribbon in total.
2The distance from Bhopal to Sanchi is 48 km 700 m. Bhadbhada Ghat waterfall is on the way, and 17 km 900 m away from Bhopal. How far is Sanchi from the waterfall?Show solution
- Distance from Bhopal to Sanchi
- Distance from Bhopal to waterfall
To find: Distance from waterfall to Sanchi
Solution:
Distance from waterfall to Sanchi Distance (Bhopal to Sanchi) Distance (Bhopal to waterfall)
Since 700 \text{ m} < 900 \text{ m}, we borrow 1 km = 1,000 m from the km column:
Sanchi is from the waterfall.
3Gulmarg Gondola is divided into two sections. The first section covers 2 km 300 m and the second section covers 2 km 650 m. What is the total distance covered by the cable car?Show solution
- First section
- Second section
To find: Total distance covered
Solution:
The total distance covered by the Gulmarg Gondola cable car is .
4Circle the bigger length and find the difference.
(a) 11 mm and 1 cm
(b) 26 mm and 2 cm
(c) 20 cm and 201 mm
(d) 1,020 mm and 1 m
(e) 2 m and 245 cm
(f) 5,678 m and 6 km
(g) 6 km 1,480 m and 7 km 479 mShow solution
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(a) 11 mm and 1 cm
Convert:
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Bigger: (circle this)
Difference:
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(b) 26 mm and 2 cm
Convert:
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Bigger: (circle this)
Difference:
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(c) 20 cm and 201 mm
Convert:
Compare: vs
Bigger: (circle this)
Difference:
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(d) 1,020 mm and 1 m
Convert:
Compare: vs
Bigger: (circle this)
Difference:
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(e) 2 m and 245 cm
Convert:
Compare: vs
Bigger: (circle this)
Difference:
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(f) 5,678 m and 6 km
Convert:
Compare: vs
Bigger: (circle this)
Difference:
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(g) 6 km 1,480 m and 7 km 479 m
Convert both to metres:
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Bigger: (circle this)
Difference:
Multiplying and Dividing Lengths
1We need a 1 m 80 cm cloth to make a shirt for a 10-year old child. How much cloth will be needed to make shirts for 20 such children?Show solution
Number of shirts
To find: Total cloth needed for 20 shirts
Solution:
Convert to metres:
36 m of cloth will be needed to make shirts for 20 children.
2A shop sells cloth for making bags at ₹100 for 5 m. How much money is needed to buy 1 m cloth?Show solution
To find: Cost of 1 m cloth
Solution:
₹20 is needed to buy 1 m of cloth.
3Anita needs a 1 m long thread to embroider a 50 cm sari border. How much thread would she need for a 5 m sari border? (A 1 m long thread costs ₹50. How much money will be needed to buy the thread?)Show solution
Given: 1 m thread is needed for 50 cm of sari border.
For 5 m sari border:
Number of 50 cm sections in 500 cm
Thread needed
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Part 2: Cost of thread
Given: Cost of 1 m thread
Thread needed
Anita needs 10 m of thread, which will cost ₹500.
4A road 12 km 600 m long is being laid in a town. The workers lay an equal length of road each day, and complete the work in 6 days. How much road-laying work is done on each day?Show solution
Number of days
To find: Length of road laid each day
Solution:
Convert total length to metres:
Length laid each day:
Convert back:
The workers lay of road each day.
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