Question

Line drawn by which number of pencil is dark?

• A. 2H
• B. 2B
• C. 4H
• D. H

Hint:

The higher the number before 'B', the darker the pencil. The higher the number before 'H', the lighter the pencil.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Understand pencil grading system
Pencils are graded based on hardness (H) and blackness (B):
- The more Hs (e.g., 2H, 4H), the harder the pencil and lighter the line.
- The more Bs (e.g., B, 2B, 4B), the softer the pencil and darker the line.

Step 2: Compare all options
- 2H: Hard pencil, makes lighter lines.
- 4H: Even harder than 2H, even lighter lines.
- H: Medium-hard pencil, still not very dark.
- 2B: Softer than H, makes a darker line.
\[ $\Rightarrow$ \text{Among all options, 2B is the darkest pencil.} \]
\[ \boxed{\text{Correct Answer: (B) 2B}} \]