Question

Poles are arranged in straight line with 2 metre gap between them. How many poles will be there in a straight line of 50 metres?

• A. 26
• B. 25
• C. 24
• D. 27

Answer 1

Answer:

A. 26

Regular distance between the poles = 2m

Total distance = 50 m

Number of intervals $=\frac{50}{2}=25

Number of poles arranged in a line n = Number of intervals +1 = 25+1=26