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प्रश्न
Look at the table in your classroom. Guess how many Math-Magic books you can place on it.
(Remember-The books should not overlap. Do not leave gaps between the books)
- Write your guess here.
- Now check if your guess was right. How many books could you place?
- What is the difference between your guess and the actual number of books?
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उत्तर
- About 8 books can be placed on the table.
- 8
- Nil.
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