CHAPTER – 10

MENSURATION
EXERCISE – 10.1
Q. 1 Find the perimeter of each of the following figures:

O I S I
CO N
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T O
D U AA
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A
ED PR
O C
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Answer:
(a)
We know that,
Perimeter of a polygon = Sum of the lengths of all sides of that polygon
In this question, we have:
Perimeter = (4 + 2 + 1 + 5) cm = 12 cm
Hence, perimeter is 12 cm
(b)

O I S I
CO N
D

PY
T O
We know that,
D U AA

Perimeter of a polygon = Sum of the lengths of all sides of that polygon

T
In this question, we have:
A
ED PR

Perimeter = (23 + 35 + 40 + 35) cm

O C

= 133 cm
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(c)
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We know that,
Perimeter of a polygon = Sum of the lengths of all sides of that polygon
In this question, we have:
Perimeter = (15 + 15 + 15 + 15) cm
= 60 cm
(d)

We know that,
Perimeter of a polygon = Sum of the lengths of all sides of that polygon

O I S
In this question, we have:
I
CO N
D

PY
Perimeter = (4 + 4 + 4 + 4 + 4) cm

T O
D U AA

= 20 cm
(e)
T
A
ED PR
O C
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We know that,
Perimeter of a polygon = Sum of the lengths of all sides of that polygon
In this question, we have:
Perimeter = (1 + 4 + 0.5 + 2.5 + 2.5 + 0.5 + 4) cm
= 15 cm
(f)

We know that,

O I S
The perimeter of a polygon = Sum of the lengths of all sides of that
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polygon
D

PY
In this question, we have:
T O
D U AA

Perimeter = (1 + 3 + 2 + 3 + 4 + 1 + 3 + 2 + 3 + 4 + 1 + 3 + 2 + 3 + 4 + 1
T
+ 3 + 2 + 3 + 4) cm
A
ED PR

= 52 cm
O C

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

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

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Answer:
It is given in the question that,
Length of the rectangular box = 40 cm
Breadth of the rectangular box = 10 cm
Therefore,
Length of tape required = Perimeter of the rectangular box
= 2 (l + b)
= 2 (40 + 10)
= 100 cm

Q. 3 A table-top measures 2 m 25 cm by 1 m 50 cm. What is the

perimeter of the top of the table-top?
Answer:
It is given in the question that,
Length of table top, l = 2 m 25 cm
= 2 + 0.25 (Because 25 cm = 0.25m)

O I S
= 2.25m
I
CO N
D

PY
Also,
T O
D U AA

Breadth of the table top, b = 1 m 50 cm

= 1 + 0.50 (Because 50 cm = 0.50m)
T
A
= 1.50 m
ED PR

We know that,
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Perimeter of table-top = 2 (l + b)
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= 2 (2.25 + 1.50)
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= 2 × 3.75
= 7.5 m
Hence, perimeter of table-top is 7.5 m

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?
Answer:
It is given in the question that,
Length of photograph, l = 32 cm
Breadth of photograph, b= 21 cm
Therefore,
Length of wooden strip required = Perimeter of Photograph
= 2 × (l + b)
= 2 × (32 + 21)

O I S
= 2 × 53
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CO N
= 106 cm
D

PY
T O
D U AA

Q. 5 A rectangle 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
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needed?
A
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Answer:
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It is given in the question that,

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Length of land, l = 0.7 km

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Breadth of land, b = 0.5 km

We know that,
Perimeter = 2 × (l + b)
= 2 × (0.7 + 0.5)
= 2 × 1.2
= 2.4 km
Now, one round of fencing the piece of land will require 2.4 km of wire.
Thus, four rounds of fencing will require = 4 × 2.4 = 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 and third side 6 cm.
Answer:
(a) We know that,
Perimeter of a triangle = Sum of all sides

O I S I
= (3 + 4 + 5) cm

CO N
D

PY
= 12 cm
T O
D U AA

(b) We know that in equilateral triangle all sides are equal.

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Perimeter of an equilateral triangle = 3 × Side of triangle
A
ED PR

= (3 × 9) cm
O C

= 27 cm
(c) We need to find out perimeter of an isosceles triangle:
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We know in isosceles triangle two sides are equal.

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So,
Perimeter = (2 × 8) + 6
= 16+ 6
= 22 cm
Q. 7 Find the perimeter of a triangle with sides measuring 10 cm, 14 cm
and 15 cm.
Answer:
We know that,
Perimeter of triangle = Sum of the lengths of all sides of the triangle
Perimeter = 10 + 14 + 15 = 39 cm

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

m.
Answer:
We know that,
The perimeter of regular hexagon = 6 × Side of the regular hexagon

O I S
Side of hexagon = 8 m (Given)
I
CO N
D

PY
Therefore, Perimeter = 6 × 8
T O
= 48 m
D U AA
T
Q. 9 Find the side of the square whose perimeter is 20 m.
A
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Answer:
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We know that,
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Perimeter of square = 4 × Side

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20 = 4 × Side
20
Therefore, side = =5m
4

Thus, the side of the square is 5m.

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

each side?
Answer:
It is given that,
Perimeter of a regular pentagon = 100 cm
We know that,
Perimeter of a regular pentagon = 5 × Length of side
100 = 5 × Side
100
Side = = 20 cm
5

Thus, the side of the pentagon is 20 cm.

O I S I
CO N
D
Q. 11 A piece of string is 30 cm long. What will be the length of each

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side, if the string is used to form:
T O
D U AA

(a) A square?
(b) An equilateral triangle?
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(c) A regular hexagon?
A
ED PR

Answer:
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(a) Given that,

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Perimeter of square = 30 cm
We know that,
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Perimeter of square = 4 × Side

30 = 4 × Side
30
Side =
4

= 7.5 cm
Therefore, side of square is 7.5 cm
(b) Given that,
Perimeter of equilateral triangle = 30 cm
We know that,
Perimeter of equilateral triangle = 3 × Side
30 = 3 × Side
30
Side =
3

= 10 cm
Therefore, side of equilateral triangle is 10 cm
(c) Given that,

O I S
Perimeter of a regular hexagon = 30 cm
I
CO N
D
We know that,

PY
T O
Perimeter of regular hexagon = 6 × side
D U AA

30 = 6 × Side
T
30
Side =
A
ED PR

= 5 cm
O C

Therefore, side of regular hexagon is 5 cm

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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?
Answer:
Given that,
Two sides of triangle are 12 cm and 14 cm respectively
Also,
Perimeter of triangle = 36 cm
We know that,
Perimeter of triangle = Sum of all sides of a triangle
36 = 12 + 14 + Side
36 = 26 + Side
Side = 36 – 26
Side = 10 cm
Therefore, the third side of the triangle be 10 cm.

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Q. 13 Find the cost of fencing a square park of side 250 m at the rate of
Rs. 20 per metre.
I
CO N
D

PY
Answer:
T O
D U AA

We have,
Length of fence covered = Perimeter of the square park
T
A
We know that,
ED PR

Perimeter of square = 4 × Side of square park

O C

= 4 × 250 m
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= 1000 m
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It is given that,
Cost of fencing of a square park = Rs. 20
Therefore,
Cost of fencing 1000 m of square park = 1000 × 20
= Rs. 20,000

Q. 14 Find the cost of fencing a rectangular park of length 175 m and

breadth 125 m at the rate of Rs.12 per metre.
Answer:
It is given in the question that,
Length of rectangular park, l = 175 m
Breadth of rectangular park, b = 125 m
Therefore,
Length of wire required for fencing the park = Perimeter of the park
= 2 × (l + b)

O I S
= 2 × (175 + 125)
I
CO N
= 2 × (300)
D

PY
= 600 m
T O
D U AA

It is given in the question that,

T
Cost of fencing 1 m of the park = Rs. 12
A
ED PR

Therefore, the cost of fencing 600 m of the rectangular park = 600 ×

Rs.12 = Rs 7200
O C
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Q. 15 Sweety runs around a square park of side 75 m. Bulbul runs

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around a rectangular park with length 60 m and breadth 45 m. Who

covers less distance?
Answer:
Given that,
Side of square park = 75 m
And,
Length of rectangular park, l = 60 m
Breadth of rectangular park, b = 45 m
Therefore,
Distance covered by Sweety = Perimeter of square park
We know that,
Perimeter of square park = 4 × Side
= 4 × 75 =300 m
Also,
Distance covered by Bulbul = Perimeter of rectangular park

O I S
We know that,
I
CO N
Perimeter of rectangular park = 2 × (l + b)
D

PY
= 2 × (60 + 45) = 2 × 105
T O
D U AA

= 210 m
T
Therefore, Bulbul covers less distance as compared to Sweety.
A
ED PR
O C

Q. 16 What is the perimeter of each of the following figures? What do

you infer from the answers?
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Answer:

O I S
(a) We know that,
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CO N
D
Perimeter of square = 4 × Side of square

PY
T O
= 4 × 25 cm
D U AA

= 100 cm
T
(b) We know that,
A
ED PR

Perimeter of rectangle = 2 × (l + b)
O C

Here, l is 40 cm and b is 10 cm.

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= 2 × (40 + 10)
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= 2 × (50)
= 100 cm
(c) We know that,
Perimeter of rectangle = 2 × (l + b)
Here, l is 30 cm and b is 20 cm.
= 2 × (30 + 20)
= 2 × (50)
= 100 cm
(d) We know that,
Perimeter of triangle = Sum of all sides
= 30 + 30 + 40
= 100 cm
The inference

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Q. 17 Avneet buys 9 square paving slabs, each with a side of m. He
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lays them in the form of a square.
I
CO N
D

PY
T O
D U AA
T
(a) What is the perimeter of his arrangement [Fig. (i)]?
(b) Shari does not like his arrangement. She gets him to lay them out like
A
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a cross. What is the perimeter of her arrangement [Fig. (ii)]?

O C

(c) Which has greater perimeter?

(d) Avneet wonders if there is a way of getting an even greater
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perimeter. Can you find a way of doing this? (The paving slabs must
meet along complete edges, i.e., they cannot be broken)
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Answer:

(a) From the given figure, the side of one slab is m

Therefore, the side of square = (3 × ) m = m

Now,
We know that the perimeter of a square = 4 × Side
3
=4× =6m
2

(b) We know that,

Perimeter = Sum of all sides

O I S I
CO N
D

PY
T O
Therefore, Perimeter
D U AA

= 0.5 + 1 + 1 + 0.5 + 1 + 1 + 0.5 + 1 + 1 + 0.5 + 1 + 1

T
= 10 m
A
ED PR

(c) The arrangement which is in the shape of cross has a greater

O C

perimeter (i.e. 10 m)
(d) If we put all 9 slabs in a line then, the perimeter will be 10 m, as
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shown below.
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Thus, from the given arrangements, arrangements with perimeters

greater than 10 m cannot be determined.
 EXERCISE – 10.2
Q. 1 Find the areas of the following figures by counting squares:

O I S I
CO N
D

PY
T O
D U AA
T
Answer:
A
ED PR

(a) By observing the figure, we see that it contains 9 fully filled squares.
O C

If the area of one such square is taken to be as 1 square unit.

Then,
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The area of the figure = 9 square units.

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(b)

By observing the figure, we see that it contains 5 fully filled squares.

If the area of one such square is taken to be as 1 square unit.
Then,
The area of the figure = 5 square units.

O I S I
CO N
D

PY
(c)
T O
D U AA

By observing the figure, we see that it contains 2 fully filled squares and
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4 half- filled squares.
A
ED PR

If the area of one such square is taken to be as 1 square unit.

O C

Then,
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The area of the figure = 2 + (4× 0.5) = 2+ 2 = 4 square units.

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(d)

By observing the figure, we see that it contains 8 fully filled squares.

If the area of one such square is taken to be as 1 square unit.
Then,
The area of the figure = 8 square units.
(e)

O I S
By observing the figure, we see that it contains 10 fully filled squares.
I
CO N
D

PY
If the area of one such square is taken to be as 1 square unit.
T O
D U AA

Then,
The area of the figure = 10 square units.
T
A
ED PR

(f)
O C
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By observing the figure, we see that it contains 2 fully filled squares and
4 half- filled squares.

If the area of one such square is taken to be as 1 square unit.

Then,
The area of the figure = 2 + (4× 0.5) = 2+ 2 = 4 square units.
(g)

By observing the figure, we see that it contains 4 fully filled squares and
4 half- filled squares.
If the area of one such square is taken to be as 1 square unit.

O I S
Then,
I
CO N
D
The area of the figure = 4 + (4× 0.5) = 4 + 2 = 6 square units.

PY
(h)
T O
D U AA
T
A
ED PR
O C
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By observing the figure, we see that it contains 5 fully filled squares.

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If the area of one such square is taken to be as 1 square unit.

Then,
The area of the figure = 5 square units.
(i)

By observing the figure, we see that it contains 9 fully filled squares.

If the area of one such square is taken to be as 1 square unit.

O I S
Then,
I
CO N
The area of the figure = 9 square units.
D

PY
(j)
T O
D U AA
T
A
ED PR
O C
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By observing the figure, we see that it contains 2 fully filled squares and
4 half- filled squares.
If the area of one such square is taken to be as 1 square unit.
Then,
The area of the figure = 2 + (4× 0.5) = 2+ 2 = 4 square units.
(k)

By observing the figure, we see that it contains 4 fully filled squares and
2 half- filled squares.

O I S
If the area of one such square is taken to be as 1 square unit.
I
CO N
D
Then,

PY
T O
The area of the figure = 4 + (2× 0.5) = 4 + 1 = 5 square units.
D U AA

(l)
T
A
ED PR
O C
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In the figure given, we find that there are variations in the filling of the
squares.
Thus, we form a table to organise the data by observing the above figure.
 EXERCISE – 10.3
Q. 1 Find the areas of the rectangles whose sides are:
(a) 3 cm and 4 cm
(b) 12 m and 21 m
(c) 2 km and 3 km
(d) 2 m and 70 cm
Answer:
(a) We know that,
Area of rectangle = Length × Breadth

O I S I
Length of rectangle, l = 3 cm

CO N
D

PY
Breadth of rectangle, b = 4 cm
T O
D U AA

Therefore,
T
Area of rectangle = Length × Breadth = 3 × 4 = 12 cm2
A
ED PR

(b) We know that,

O C

Area of rectangle = Length × Breadth

It is given in the question that,
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Length of rectangle, l = 12 m
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Breadth of rectangle, b = 21 m
Therefore,
Area of rectangle = Length × Breadth = 12 × 21 = 252 m2
(c) We know that,
Area of rectangle = Length × Breadth
It is given in the question that,
Length of rectangle, l = 2 km
Breadth of rectangle, b = 3 km
Therefore,
Area of rectangle = Length × Breadth = 2 × 3 = 6 km2
(d) We know that,
Area of rectangle = Length × Breadth
It is given in the question that,
Length of rectangle, l = 2 m

O I S
Breadth of rectangle, b = 70 cm = 0.70 m
I
CO N
Therefore,
D

PY
Area of rectangle = Length × Breadth
T O
D U AA

= 2 × 0.70
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= 1.40 m2
A
ED PR

Covered Area Total Numbers Area

Fully filled squares 2 2
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Half-filled squares 0 0
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More than half filled squares 6 6

Less than half filled squares 6 0
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Therefore,
Total Area = 2 + 6 = 8 square units
(m)
In the figure given, we find that there are variations in the filling of the
squares.
Thus, we form a table to organise the data by observing the above figure.
Covered Area Total Numbers Area
Fully filled squares 5 5
Half-filled squares 0 0
More than half filled squares 9 9
Less than half filled squares 12 0

O I S
Therefore,
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CO N
Total Area = 5 + 9 = 14 square units
D

PY
(n)
T O
D U AA
T
A
ED PR
O C

By observing above figure, we get

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Covered Area Total Numbers Area

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Fully filled squares 8 8

Half-filled squares 0 0
More than half filled squares 10 10
Less than half filled squares 9 0
Therefore,
Total Area = 8 + 10 = 18 square units
Q. 2 Find the areas of the squares whose sides are :
(a) 10 cm
(b) 14 cm
(c) 5 m
Answer:
(a) We know that,
Area of square = (Side)2
It is given in the question that,

O I S
Side of square = 10 cm
I
CO N
Therefore, Area of square = (Side)2
D

PY
T O
= (10)2 = 100 cm2
D U AA

(b) We know that,

T
Area of square = (Side)2
A
ED PR

It is given in the question that,

O C

Side of square = 14 cm
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Therefore, Area of square = (Side)2

= (14)2 = 196 cm2
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(c) We know that,

Area of square = (Side)2
It is given in the question that,
Side of square = 5 m
Therefore,
Area of square = (Side)2 = (5)2 = 25 m2
Q. 3 The length and breadth of three rectangles are as given below :
Which one has the largest area and which one has the smallest?
(a) 9 m and 6 m
(b) 17 m and 3 m
(c) 4 m and 14 m
Answer:
(a) We know that,
Area of rectangle = Length × Breadth
It is given in the question that,

O I S I
Length of rectangle = 9 m

CO N
D

PY
Breadth of rectangle = 6 m
T O
D U AA

Therefore,
T
Area of rectangle = Length × Breadth
A
ED PR

=9×6
= 54 m2
O C

(b) We know that,

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Area of rectangle = Length × Breadth

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It is given in the question that,

Length of rectangle = 17 m
Breadth of rectangle = 3 m
Therefore,
Area of rectangle = Length × Breadth
= 17 × 3
= 51 m2
(c) We know that,
Area of rectangle = Length × Breadth
It is given in the question that,
Length of rectangle = 4 m
Breadth of rectangle = 14 m
Therefore,
Area of rectangle = Length × Breadth

O I S
= 4 × 14
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CO N
= 56 m2
D

PY
Therefore, from above three results it is clear rectangle (c) has the
T O
D U AA

largest area i.e. 56m2 while rectangle (b) has the smallest area i.e.51 m2
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A
Q. 4 The area of a rectangular garden 50 m long is 300 sq. m. Find the
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width of the garden.

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Answer:
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We know that,
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Area of rectangle = Length × Breadth

It is given in the question that,
Length of rectangle = 50 m
Area of rectangle = 300 m2
We have to find out the width of the rectangle
As,
Area of rectangle = Length × Breadth
300 = 50 × Breadth
 300 m2
Breadth =
50 m

Breadth = 6 m
Therefore, width of the garden is 6 m.

Q. 5 What is the cost of tiling a rectangular plot of land 500 m long and
200 m wide at the rate of Rs. 8 per hundred sq. m.
Answer:

O I S
We know that,
I
CO N
Area of rectangle = Length × Breadth
D

PY
T O
It is given in the question that,
D U AA

Length of rectangle = 500 m

T
Breadth of rectangle = 200 m
A
ED PR

Therefore, Area of rectangular plot = Length × Breadth

O C

= 500 × 200
= 100000 m2
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It is also given that,

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Cost of tiling per 100 m2 = Rs 8

8
Therefore, Cost of tiling per 1m2 = Rs
100
8
Cost of tiling per 100000 m2 = × 100000
100

= Rs 8000

Q. 6 A table top measures 2 m by 1 m 50 cm. What is its area in square

metres?
Answer:
We know that,
Area of rectangle = Length × Breadth
It is given in the question that,
Length of rectangle = 2 m
Breadth of rectangle = 1 m 50 cm
50
= (1 + )m
100
= 1.5 m

O I S
Therefore,
I
CO N
D

PY
Area = Length × Breadth
T O
D U AA

= 2 × 1.5
= 3 m2
T
A
ED PR

Q. 7 A room is 4 m long and 3 m 50 cm wide. How many square metres

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of carpet is needed to cover the floor of the room?

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Answer:
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We know that,
Area of rectangle = Length × Breadth
It is given in the question that,
Length of rectangle = 4 m
Breadth of rectangle = 3 m 50 cm
As 1 cm = 1/100 m50 cm = 50/100 m= 0.5 m3 m 50 cm = 3.5 m
Therefore,
Area of floor = Length × Breadth
= 4 × 3.5
= 14 m2

Q. 8 A floor is 5 m long and 4 m wide. A square carpet of side 3 m is

laid on the floor. Find the area of the floor that is not carpeted.
Answer:
The figure is given below:

O I S I
CO N
D

PY
T O
D U AA
T
A
ED PR
O C
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We know that,
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Area of rectangle = Length × Breadth

It is given in the question that,
Length of rectangle = 5 m
Breadth of rectangle = 4 m
Therefore,
Area of floor = Length × Breadth
=5×4
= 20 m2
Also,
Area covered by the square carpet = (Side)2
= (3 m)2
= 9 m2
Therefore,
Area of the floor that is not carpeted

O I S
= Area of Rectangle - Area of square
= 20 m2 – 9m2I
CO N
D

PY
= 11 m2
T O
D U AA
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Q. 9 Five square flower beds each of side 1 m are dug on a piece of land
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5 m long and 4 m wide. What is the area of the remaining part of the
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land?
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Answer:
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We know that,
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Area of rectangle = Length × Breadth

It is given in the question that,
Length of rectangle = 5 m
Breadth of rectangle = 4 m
Therefore,
Area of land = Length × Breadth
=5×4
= 20 m2
Also,
Area occupied by 5 flower beds = 5 × (Side)2
= 5 × (1)2
= 5 m2
Therefore,
Area of remaining part = 20 – 5 = 15 m2

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Q. 10 By splitting the following figures into rectangles, find their areas
(The measures are given in centimetres).
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CO N
D

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T O
D U AA
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A
ED PR
O C

Answer:
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(a) We know that,

Area of rectangle = Length × Breadth
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Therefore,
Therefore, we complete the figure as shown below to find the area:
Area of 1st rectangle(square) = 3 × 3 = 9 cm2
Area of 2nd rectangle = 2 × 1 = 2 cm2
Area of 3rd rectangle = 1 × 1 = 1 cm2
Area of 4th rectangle = 1 × 2 = 2 cm2
Area of 5th rectangle = 3 × 2 = 6 cm2
Area of 6th rectangle = 4 × 2 = 8 cm2
Hence,
Total Area = 9 + 2 + 1 + 2 + 6 + 8 =

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= 28 cm2
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CO N
D

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(b) We know that,
T O
D U AA
T
A
ED PR
O C
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Area of rectangle = Length × Breadth

Therefore,
Area of 1st rectangle = 2 × 1 = 2 cm2
Area of 2nd rectangle = 5 × 1 = 5 cm2
Area of 3rd rectangle = 2 × 1 = 2 cm2
Hence,
Total Area = 2 + 5 + 2
= 9 cm2

Q. 11 Split the following shapes into rectangles and find their areas.
(The measures are given in centimetres).

O I S I
CO N
Answer:
D

PY
The area of the above given figure can be calculated as:
T O
D U AA

(a)
T
A
ED PR
O C
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We know that,
Area of rectangle = Length × Breadth
Therefore,
Area of 1st rectangle = 12 × 2 = 24 cm2
Also,
Area of 2nd rectangle = 8 × 2 = 16 cm2
Therefore,
Total area= 24 + 16 cm2
= 40 cm2

(b)

O I S I
CO N
D

PY
T O
D U AA

The area of the above given figure can be calculated as:

T
A
We know that,
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Area of rectangle = Length × Breadth

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Also,
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Area of square = (Side)2

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Therefore,
Area of one square = 7 × 7
= 49 cm2
As there are 5 squares in total of equal size. Area of 5 squares = 5× 49
cm2
= 245 cm2
(c)

The area of the above given figure can be calculated as:

We know that,

O I S
Area of rectangle = Length × Breadth
I
CO N
D

PY
Therefore,
T O
D U AA

Area of 1st rectangle = 5 × 1 = 5 cm2

Also,
T
Area of 2nd rectangle = 4 × 1 = 4 cm2
A
ED PR

Therefore,
O C

Total area = 5 + 4 = 9 cm2

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Q. 12 How many tiles whose length and breadth are 12 cm and 5 cm

respectively will be needed to fit in a rectangular region whose length
and breadth are respectively:

(a) 100 cm and 144 cm

(b) 70 cm and 36 cm
Answer:
(a) We know that,
Area of rectangle = Length × Breadth
It is given in the question that,
Length = 100 cm
Breadth = 144 cm
Therefore,
Area = Length × Breadth
= 100 × 144
= 14400 cm2

O I S
Therefore,
I
CO N
Area of one tile = 12 × 5
D

PY
= 60 cm2
T O
D U AA

Hence,
T
14400𝑐𝑚 2
Number of tiles required =
60 𝑐𝑚 2
A
ED PR

= 240
O C

Therefore, total 240 tiles are required

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(b) We know that,

N

Area of rectangle = Length × Breadth

It is given in the question that,
Length = 100 cm
Breadth = 144 cm
Therefore,
Area = Length × Breadth
= 70 × 36
= 2520 cm2
Area of one tile = 60 cm2
Hence,
2520 𝑐𝑚 2
Number of tiles required =
60 𝑐𝑚 2

= 42
Therefore, total 42 tiles are required.

O I S I
CO N
D

PY
T O
D U AA
T
A
ED PR
O C
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