Riddle: What has lines and numbers and helps you draw straight? (Video)

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The riddle

I have lots of lines and numbers along my edge. I help you draw straight lines and measure how long things are. What am I?

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I'm often 30 centimeters, or 12 inches, long.
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A rulerA ruler has measuring lines and numbers along its edge and a straight side for drawing lines.

About this riddle

A school supply riddle.

It comes from 101+ Brain-Teasing School Riddles for Kids (with Answers), a collection of 89 riddles with hints and answers, sorted from easy to tricky. Play the video, pause it when the riddle ends, and see if you can solve it before the answer appears.

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