Area and Perimeter


  1. The three sides of a triangle are 15, 25 and x units. Which one of the following is correct?









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    In a triangle
    1. Sum of two sides is always greater than 3rd side
    2. Difference of two sides is always less than 3rd side

    Correct Option: A

    In a triangle
    Sum of two sides is always greater than 3rd side
    i.e., x < 25 + 15 = 40 .....(i)

    Difference of two sides is always less than 3rd side
    i.e., 25 - 15 = 10 < x ...(ii)

    From Eqs. (i) and (ii) , we get
    10 < x < 40


  1. A triangle with three equal sides has its area equal to 3√3 sq cm . Find its perimeter .









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    area = √3a2/4
    where a = side.

    Required perimeter = 3a

    Correct Option: A

    According to the question,
    3a2/4 = 3√3 [ side = a, and area = √3a2/4]
    ⇒ a2/4 = 3
    ⇒ a2 = 3 x 4
    ∴ a = 2√3

    ∴ Required perimeter = 3a
    =3 x 2√3
    = 6√3 cm



  1. The sides of a triangle area in the ratio of 1/3 : 1/4 : 1/5 and its perimeter is 94 cm.
    Find the length of the smallest side of the triangle .









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    Given ratio = 1/3 : 1/4 : 1/5 = 20 : 15 : 12
    Let length of the sides be 20k, 15k and 12k.

    Then, according to the question,
    20k + 15k + 12k = 94

    Correct Option: C

    Given ratio = 1/3 : 1/4 : 1/5 = 20 : 15 : 12
    Let length of the sides be 20k, 15k and 12k.

    Then, according to the question,
    20k + 15k + 12k = 94
    ⇒ 47k = 94
    ∴ k = 94/47 = 2

    Smallest side = 12k = 12 x 2 = 24 cm


  1. The perimeter of an equilateral triangle is 90 cm. Find its area.











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    Given that, perimeter = 90 cm
    ⇒ 3a = 90 cm       [a = side]
    ∴ a = 90/3 = 30 cm
    ∴ Area = √3a2 / 4 = √3/4 x (30)2

    Correct Option: A

    Given that, perimeter = 90 cm
    ⇒ 3a = 90 cm       [a = side]
    ∴ a = 90/3 = 30 cm
    ∴ Area = √3a2 / 4 = √3/4 x (30)2
    = 900 x √3/4 = 225√3 sq cm



  1. The area of an equilateral triangle is √243 /4 sq cm. Find the length of its side.









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    According to the question,
    area = √3a2/4

    Correct Option: A

    According to the question,
    area = √3a2/4
    = √243 /4
    ⇒ a2 = √81 x 3/√3
    ∴ a = √9
    = 3 cm