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Three children have steps of lengths 3 cm, 5 cm, and 8 cm. Write the steps in order from shortest to longest.

medium 2 marks Class 2 · Mathematics · The Longest Step
Answer
3 cm, 5 cm, 8 cm

The correct answer is 3 cm, 5 cm, 8 cm — Arrange them in ascending order: 3 cm, 5 cm, 8 cm.

Step-by-step solution

  1. Write the given lengths: 3 cm, 5 cm, 8 cm.
  2. Compare 3 cm and 5 cm: 3 cm is shorter.
  3. Compare 5 cm and 8 cm: 5 cm is shorter.
  4. Arrange them in ascending order: 3 cm, 5 cm, 8 cm.
Common mistake: Sorting incorrectly due to misreading lengths

Concept tested: Arrange lengths in ascending order

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