Question

The distance between two points measured during a hot summer by using a 30 m long chain was 2.4 km. At the end of the day’s work, it was found that the chain was 2 decimeter longer. Which of the following is the correct option?

• A. The measured distance is 16 m more than the actual distance.
• B. The measured distance is 1.6 cm more than the actual distance.
• C. The measured distance is 16 cm less than the actual distance.
• D. The measured distance is 1600 cm less than the actual distance.

Answer 1

Answer: (D)