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Question
In a pictograph, if a symbol 
represents 50 books in a library shelf, then the symbol 
represents 25 books.
Options
True
False
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Solution
This statement is True.
Explanation:
If picture of 1 book represents 50 books in a library, then picture of `1/2` book will represent 25 books in a library.
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