Question

The Benjamin Sheares Bridge is 1.8km long and the Esplanade Bridge is 260m long. (a) How long is the Benjamin Sheares Bridge in metros? (b) What is the difference in length between the two bridges? Give your answer in metres .​

Answer 1

(a) 1800m

(b) 1540

Explanation:

(a)

1km = 1000m

1.8km = ?

1.8 x 1000 = 1800m

(b)

Benjamin Sheares Bridge is 1.8km = 1800m (in meters)

Esplanade Bridge is 260m

difference in length in meters = 1800m - 260m = 1540m

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