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There are two beautiful lakes near a village. People come for boating and picnics in both the lakes. The village Panchayat is worried that with the noise of the boats the birds will stop coming. The Panchayat wants motorboats in only one lake. The other lake will be saved for the birds to make their nests.

- What is the length of the boundary of lake B in the drawing?
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Solution
When we measure the boundary of lake B with the help of a thread, it comes out to be around 25 cm.
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