10. Metre scale readings

Solve the given problem:

  

When you measure a/an pencil using a ruler, the reading at one end shows 1.33 \(cm\), and the reading at the other end shows 15.56 \(cm\). Then, what will be the correct length of a/an pencil?

[Enter up to two decimal places in the answer.]

 

Answer:  \(cm\)