Area and Perimeter


  1. The length of a rectangle is twice its breadth. If its length is decreased half of the 10 cm and the breadth is increased by half of the 10 cm cm, the area of the rectangle is increased by 5 sq cm, more than 70 sq cm. Find the length of the rectangle.











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    Given that, l = 2b [Here l = length and b = breadth]

    Decrease in length = Half of the 10 cm = 10/2 = 5 cm
    Increase in breadth = Half of the 10 cm = 10/2 = 5 cm
    Increase in the area = (70 + 5) = 75 sq cm

    According to the question,
    (l - 5) (b + 5) = lb + 75

    Correct Option: B

    Given that, l = 2b [Here l = length and b = breadth]

    Decrease in length = Half of the 10 cm = 10/2 = 5 cm
    Increase in breadth = Half of the 10 cm = 10/2 = 5 cm
    Increase in the area = (70 + 5) = 75 sq cm

    According to the question,
    (l - 5) (b + 5) = lb + 75
    ⇒ (2b - 5) (b + 5) = 2b2 + 75 [since l = 2b]
    ⇒ 5b - 25 = 75
    ⇒ 5b = 100
    ∴ b = 100/ 5 = 20
    ∴ l = 2b = 2 x 20 = 40 cm


  1. A square, a circle and equilateral triangle have same perimeter.
    Consider the following statements.
    I. The area of square is greater than the area of the triangle.
    II. The area of circle is less then the area of triangle.
    Which of the statement is/are correct ?









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    Let the radius of circle is 'r' and a side of a square is 'a',
    then given condition
    2πr = 4a
    ⇒ a = πr/2

    ∴ Area of square = (πr/2)2 = π2 /4r2 = 9.86r2/4 = 2.46r2
    and area of circle = πr2 = 3.14;r2
    and let the side of equilateral triangle is x.
    Then, given condition,
    3x = 2πr
    ⇒ x = 2πr/3

    ∴ Area of equilateral triangle = √3/4 x 2
    = √3/4 x 4π2r2/9
    = π2/3√3r2
    = 1.89r2

    Correct Option: A

    Let the radius of circle is 'r' and a side of a square is 'a',
    then given condition
    2πr = 4a
    ⇒ a = πr/2

    ∴ Area of square = (πr/2)2 = π2 /4r2 = 9.86r2/4 = 2.46r2
    and area of circle = πr2 = 3.14;r2
    and let the side of equilateral triangle is x.
    Then, given condition,
    3x = 2πr
    ⇒ x = 2πr/3

    ∴ Area of equilateral triangle = √3/4 x 2
    = √3/4 x 4π2r2/9
    = π2/3√3r2
    = 1.89r2

    Hence, Area of circle > Area of square > Area of equilateral triangle.



  1. If the area of an equilateral triangle is x and its perimeter is y, then which one of the following is correct ?









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    Area of equilateral triangle = √3a2/4 = x ......(i)

    And perimeter = 3a = y
    ⇒ a = y/3 ....(ii)

    Now, Putting the value of a from Eq. (ii) in Eq. (i). we get
    3 (y/3)2/4 = x

    Correct Option: A

    Area of equilateral triangle = √3a2/4 = x ......(i)

    And perimeter = 3a = y
    ⇒ a = y/3 ....(ii)

    Now, Putting the value of a from Eq. (ii) in Eq. (i). we get
    3 (y/3)2/4 = x
    ⇒ x = √3 x y2/36
    ⇒ x = y2/3√3x = y2/12√3
    12√3 x = y2
    On squaring both sides, we get
    y4 = 432x2


  1. The area of circle inscribed in an equilateral triangle is 154 sq cm. What is the perimeter of the triangle?









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    We know that, the radius of a circle inscribed in a equilateral triangle = a/[2√3]
    Where, a be the length of the side of an equilateral triangle.

    Given that, area of a circle inscribed in an equilateral tringle = 154 cm2
    ∴ π(a/2√3)2 = 154

    Correct Option: B

    We know that, the radius of a circle inscribed in a equilateral triangle = a/[2√3]
    Where, a be the length of the side of an equilateral triangle.

    Given that, area of a circle inscribed in an equilateral tringle = 154 cm2
    ∴ π(a/2√3)2 = 154
    ⇒ (a/2√3)2 = 154 x (7/22) = (7)a2
    ⇒ a = 42√3 cm

    Perimeter of an equilateral triangle = 3a
    = 3(14√3)
    = 42√3 cm



  1. How many circular plates of diameter d be taken out of a square plate of side 2d with minimum loss of material ?









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    Area of square plate = (Side)2
    = (2d)2
    = 4d2

    Area of circular plate = π (d/2)2
    = πd2/4

    ∵ Number of square plates
    = [(4d2)/4] / [(πd2)/4]

    Correct Option: C

    Area of square plate = (Side)2
    = (2d)2
    = 4d2

    Area of circular plate = π (d/2)2
    = πd2/4

    ∵ Number of square plates
    = [(4d2)/4] / [(πd2)/4]
    = (4 x 4)/π
    ≈ 5
    Since, nearest integer value is 5.