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How many stamps can be placed along its length?

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How many stamps can be placed along its length?

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Measure the length of the stamp already placed on it with the help of a ruler.

Length of stamp = 2 cm.

Thus, we can place 7 stamps along the length of the rectangle.

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Chapter 11: Area and its Boundary - Area and its Boundary [Page 148]

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NCERT Math - Magic [English] Class 5
Chapter 11 Area and its Boundary
Area and its Boundary | Q b) | Page 148

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