Civil Engineering - UPSC Civil Service Exam Questions - Discussion
Discussion Forum : UPSC Civil Service Exam Questions - Section 8 (Q.No. 2)
2.
A line of true length 500 m when measured by a 20 m tape is reported to be 502 m long. The correct length of the tape is
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Anuj said:
6 years ago
A is correct.
True*True = False*False
20*500 = 502*l
L = 19.92m.
True*True = False*False
20*500 = 502*l
L = 19.92m.
Rajesh said:
5 years ago
500x20/502 = 19.92.
Dev khld said:
5 years ago
Tap = 500x20/502.
= 19.92 m (correct Chain length).
= 19.92 m (correct Chain length).
Maneesh Sahu said:
5 years ago
Sir, Explain the Solution, please.
Dibakar said:
4 years ago
It measures more than the actual length. Only possible when the tape is short.
Zabi Saif said:
4 years ago
I think Option A is correct.
Apcivilian said:
3 years ago
A is an absolutely correct answer.
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