Measuring with a ruler not starting at zero

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A 15 cm ruler with a rock lying along it from 2.00 cm to 8.35 cm, with magnified views of both ends — A 15 cm millimeter ruler with a rock lying along it, starting at the 2 cm mark rather than 0, with dashed lines dropped from its ends to the ruler. Magnified views show its left end at 2.00 cm and its right end at 8.35 cm. Its length is the difference, 6.35 cm.

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Left end: 2.00 cm
Right end: 8.35 cm
Length: 6.35 cm

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