NCERT Solutions Class 6 Maths

Chapter-10 Mensuration
Exercise 10.1
Q.1 Find the perimeter of each of the following figures:

Solution:
We know that, the perimeter of any figure represents the sum of its all side.
Hence, the perimeter of any given figure = Sum of all the sides.
(a) Perimeter = 1 + 2 + 4 + 5 = 12 cm
Hence, the perimeter is 12 cm.
(b) Perimeter = 23 + 35 + 35 + 40 = 133 cm
Hence, the perimeter is 133 cm.
(c) Perimeter = 15 + 15 + 15 + 15 = 60 cm.
Hence, the perimeter is 60 cm.
(d) Perimeter = 4 + 4 + 4 + 4 + 4 = 20 cm.
Hence, the perimeter is 20 cm.
(e) Perimeter = 1 + 4 + 0.5 + 2.5 + 2.5 + 0.5 + 4 = 15 cm
Hence, the perimeter is 15 cm.
(f) Perimeter = 4 + 1 + 3 + 2 + 3 + 4 + 1 + 3 + 2 + 3 + 4 + 1 + 3 + 2 + 3 + 4
+ 1 + 3 + 2 + 3 = 52 cm.
Hence, the perimeter is 52 cm.

Q.2 The lid of a rectangular box of sides 40 cm by 10 cm is sealed all

around with tape. What is the length of the tape required?

Solution:

Since the lid of a box is rectangular and is sealed all around with tape,
hence, the required tape length will be equal to the perimeter of the
rectangle = 2 (Length + Breadth)

Now, the total length of the tape required = Perimeter of the rectangle
From the figure, Length = 40 cm, Breadth = 10 cm.
Thus, by substituting in the formula,
⇒ Perimeter = 2 (Length + Breadth)
⇒ 2 (40 + 10)
⇒ 2 × 50 = 100 cm
Thus, the tape length required is 100 cm.
Q.3 A table-top measures 2 m 25 cm by 1 m 50 cm. What is the perimeter
of the table-top?

Solution:
Given: Measurements of a tabletop is 2 m 25 cm by 1 m 50 cm

Since the tabletop has dimensions of 2 m 25 cm by 1 m 50 cm, it is in

rectangular form.
We know that, Perimeter of a rectangle = 2 (Length + Breadth)
Length = 2 m 25 cm, Breadth = 1 m 50 cm
Let's convert the length and breadth to have the same units.
Length = 2 m + 25 cm = 2 × 100 cm + 25 cm = 200 cm + 25 cm = 225 cm
Breadth = 1 m + 50 cm = 100 cm + 50 cm = 150 cm
Thus, Length = 225 cm, Breadth = 150 cm
Substitute these values in the formula of the perimeter of a rectangle.
Perimeter of table-top = 2 (Length + Breadth)
⇒ 2 (225 + 150)
⇒ 2 × 375
⇒ 750 cm
Therefore, the perimeter of the table-top is 750 cm or 7.50m

Q.4 What is the length of the wooden strip required to frame a

photograph of length and breadth 32 cm and 21 cm respectively?
Solution:
Given: length and breadth of a photograph is 32 cm and 21 cm
respectively.

We know that the shape of the given photograph is rectangular in shape

and hence the length of the wooden strip required to frame it will be
equal to the perimeter of the photograph.
Hence, the length of the wooden strip = Perimeter of the photograph
Perimeter of a rectangle = 2 (Length + Breadth)

Length = 32 cm, Breadth = 21 cm

Now, substituting the values of length and breadth in the perimeter formula
we get,
⇒ 2 (Length + Breadth)
⇒ 2 (32 + 21)
⇒ 2 × 53
⇒ 106 cm
Thus, the length of the wooden strip required will be 106 cm.

Q.5 A rectangular piece of land measures 0.7 km by 0.5 km. Each side is
to be fenced with 4 rows of wires. What is the length of the wire needed?

Solution:
Since the rectangular piece of land measuring 0.7 km by 0.5 km has to be
fenced with 4 rows of wires on each side, the length of the wire required will
be equal to four times the perimeter of the rectangular piece of land.
So, Length of the wire required = 4 x Perimeter of the rectangle = 4 x 2
(Length + Breadth)
Length = 0.7 km, Breadth = 0.5 km
Substituting the values we get,
⇒ 4 × 2 (0.7 + 0.5)
⇒ 4 × 2 × 1.2 = 9.6 km
Therefore, the length of the wire required to fence the park is 9.6 km.

Q.6 Find the perimeter of each of the following shapes: (a) A triangle of
sides 3 cm, 4 cm and 5 cm (b) An equilateral triangle of side 9 cm (c) An
isosceles triangle with equal sides 8 cm each and third side 6 cm.

Solution:
We will be using the formula of the perimeter of a triangle which is equal to
the sum of all sides of a triangle
Hence,
(a) Perimeter of triangle = Sum of all three sides
Therefore, the triangle's perimeter = 3 + 4 + 5 = 12 cm
Hence, the perimeter of the triangle is 12 cm
(b) An equilateral triangle's perimeter = 3 x side [Since all the sides are equal]
Thus, perimeter of the triangle = 3 × 9 = 27 cm
Therefore, 27 cm is the perimeter of an equilateral triangle
(c) An isosceles triangle's perimeter = Sum of all its sides
Thus, perimeter of the triangle = 8 + 8 + 6 = 22 cm
Therefore, 22 cm is the perimeter of an isosceles triangle.

Q.7 Find the perimeter of a triangle with sides measuring 10 cm, 14 cm

and 15 cm.

Solution:
We will be using the formula of the perimeter of a triangle which is equal to
the sum of all its sides.
So,
The perimeter of a triangle = Sum of all three sides
= 10 + 15 + 14 = 39 cm
Therefore, the required perimeter of the triangle is 39 cm.

Q.8 Find the perimeter of a regular hexagon with each side measuring 8
m.

Solution:
We will use the formula for the perimeter of a regular hexagon which is 6
× side of a regular hexagon
Here, AB = BC = CD = DE = EF = FA = 8 m
Hence, the perimeter of a regular hexagon = 6 × 8 = 48 m
Thus, 48 m is the perimeter of the regular hexagon.

Q.9 Find the side of the square whose perimeter is 20 m.

Solution:
We will use the formula for the perimeter of a square and the perimeter of a
square is equal to 4 × side.

The perimeter of square = 20 m

Side of square = ?
We know that, the perimeter of a square = 4 × Side of the square
20 = 4 × Side of the square
Side of the square = 20 / 4
Thus, side of the square = 5 m
Therefore, 5 m is the side of a square.

Q.10 The perimeter of a regular pentagon is 100 cm. How long is its each
side?

Solution:
We will use the formula for the perimeter of a regular pentagon which is given
by 5 × side.
A regular pentagon has five sides o equal measures.
Perimeter of regular pentagon = 100 cm
Each side =?
Perimeter of regular pentagon = 5 × side
⇒ 5 × side = 100 cm
⇒ side = 100 / 5 = 20 cm
Therefore, each side of the regular pentagon is 20 cm.

Q.11 A piece of string is 30 cm long. What will be the length of each side
if the string is used to form:
(a) a square?
(b) an equilateral triangle?
(c) a regular hexagon?

Solution:
We know that the perimeter of any shape is equal to the sum of its all sides.
(a) Perimeter of square = 30 cm
Side = ?
Perimeter of square = 4 × side

⇒ 30 = 4 × side
⇒ Side = 30 / 4 = 7.5 cm
Therefore, 7.5 cm is the length of each side of the square.
(b) Perimeter of an equilateral triangle = 30 cm
Side = ?
Perimeter of equilateral triangle = 3 × side
⇒ 30 = 3 × side
⇒ Side = 30 / 3 = 10 cm
Therefore, 10 cm is the length of each side of an equilateral triangle.
(c) Regular hexagon's perimeter = 30 cm
Side = ?
Perimeter of a regular hexagon = 6 × side
⇒ 30 = 6 × side
⇒ Side = 30 / 6 = 5 cm
Therefore, 5 cm is the length of each side of a regular hexagon.

Q.12 Two sides of a triangle are 12 cm and 14 cm. The perimeter of the
triangle is 36 cm. What is its third side?

Solution:
We will be using the formula of the perimeter of a triangle which is equal to
the sum of all its sides.
Perimeter of the triangle = 36 cm

AB = 12 cm
BC = 14 cm
CA = ?

Now, the perimeter of a triangle = Sum of all its sides

⇒ 36 = 12 + 14 + CA
⇒ 36 = 26 + CA
⇒ CA = 36 – 26
⇒ CA = 10 cm
Therefore, the length of the third side is 10 cm.

Q.13 Find the cost of fencing a square park of side 250 m at the rate of ₹
20 per metre.

Solution:
We will be using the formula for the perimeter of a square which is 4 times its
side.
Side of the square park = 250 m
The perimeter of the park = 4 × side
⇒ 4 × 250 = 1000 m
1000 m is the perimeter of the square park.
Now, the cost of 1 m fencing is ₹ 20
Hence, the cost of 1000 m fencing = ₹ 20 × 1000 = ₹ 20,000
Therefore, ₹ 20,000 is the cost of fencing a square park of side 250 m at
the rate of ₹ 20 per metre.

Q.14 Find the cost of fencing a rectangular park of length 175 m and
breadth 125 m at the rate of ₹ 12 per metre.

Solution:
We will be using the formula for the perimeter of a rectangle which is equal
to 2 (Length + Breadth)
Length = 175 m
Breadth = 125 m
The perimeter of rectangular park = 2 (Length + Breadth)
⇒ 2 (175 + 125) m
⇒ 2 × 300 = 600 m
Hence, the perimeter of the rectangular park is 600 m
Now, the cost of 1 m fencing is ₹12
The cost of 600 m fencing = ₹ 12 × 600 = ₹ 7200
Therefore, ₹ 7200 is the cost of fencing the rectangular park.

Q.15 Sweety runs around a square park of side 75 m. Bulbul runs around
a rectangular park with length 60 m and breadth 45 m. Who covers less
distance?

Solution:
We will be using the formula for the perimeter of a square and the perimeter of
a rectangle to calculate the distance covered by Sweety and Bulbul in the
respective parks.

Side of square park = 75 m

The perimeter of the square park = 4 × side
⇒ 4 × 75 = 300
Hence, Sweety covers 300 meters around the square park.
Now, the length of the rectangular park = 60 m
The breadth of the rectangular park = 45 m
The perimeter of rectangular park = 2 (Length + Breadth)
⇒ 2 (60 + 45)
⇒ 2 × 105 = 210
Hence, Bulbul covers 210 meters around the rectangular park.
Thus, we see that Bulbul covers a distance of 210 m which is lesser than
the distance of 300 m covered by Sweety. Therefore, Bulbul covers a
lesser distance.

Q.16 What is the perimeter of each of the following figures? What do you
infer from the answers?

Solution:
We know that perimeter is defined as the sum of all its sides.
(a) Side = 25 cm
Perimeter of square = 4 × side

⇒ 4 × 25 = 100 cm
Therefore, perimeter of the square is 100 cm.
(b) Length(L )= 40, Breadth(B) = 10
Perimeter of rectangle = 2 (L + B)

⇒ 2 (40 + 10)
⇒ 2 × 50 = 100 cm
Therefore, perimeter of the rectangle is 100 cm.
(c) Length(L ) = 30, Breadth(B) = 20
Perimeter of rectangle = 2 (L + B)
⇒ 2 (30 + 20)
⇒ 2 × 50 = 100 cm
Therefore, perimeter of the rectangle is 100 cm.
(d) Perimeter of triangle = Sum of all the sides
= 30 + 30 + 40
= 100 cm
Therefore, perimeter of the triangle is 100 cm.
Thus, we observe that the perimeters of all the given figures are 100 cm.
Hence, all the figures have equal perimeters.

Q.17 Avneet buys 9 square paving slabs, each with a side of 1/2 m. He
lays them in the form of a square.
(a) What is the perimeter of his arrangement [Fig 10.7(i)]?
(b) Shari does not like his arrangement. She gets him to lay them out like
a cross. What is the perimeter of her arrangement [(Fig 10.7 (ii)]?
(c) Which has greater perimeter?
(d) Avneet wonders if there is a way of getting an even greater perimeter.
Can you find a way of doing this? (The paving slabs must meet along
complete edges i.e. they cannot be broken.)
Solution:
We will be calculating the perimeter of each of the given shapes.
(a) Side of each small square paving slab bought by Avneet = 1/2 m
According to the arrangement shown in Fig 10.7(i),
Each Side of the whole square = 3 × side of the small square paving
slab [Since, the whole square is made up of 9 small square paving slabs]
⇒ 3 × 1/2 = 3/2 m
Perimeter of the whole Square = 4 × Side

⇒ 4 × 3/2
⇒2×3=6m
Therefore, 6 m is the perimeter of the square shown in Fig 10.7(i).
(b) Perimeter of the cross figure shown in Fig 10.7 (ii) = 0.5 + 1 + 1 + 0.5 +
1 + 1 + 0.5 + 1 + 1 + 0.5 + 1 + 1
= 10 m
Therefore, the perimeter of Shari's arrangement is10 m.
(c) Second figure that is Fig 10.7 (ii) has a greater perimeter.
(d) If all of the squares are lined up in a straight line as shown in the
image given below

Total perimeter for the above arrangement = AB + BC + CD +AD = 9/2 +

9/2 + 1/2+ 1/2 = 20/2 = 10m.
After such an arrangement, we will still have the greater perimeter as
compared to fig.10.7(i). i,e., 10m > 6m