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DifficultMCQ
$ABCD$ is a parallelogram in which diagonals $AC$ and $BD$ intersect at $O$. If $E, F, G$ and $H$ are the midpoints of $AO, DO, CO$ and $BO$ respectively,then the ratio of the perimeter of the quadrilateral $EFGH$ to the perimeter of parallelogram $ABCD$ is
A
$1:4$
B
$2:3$
C
$1:2$
D
$1:3$

Solution

(C) In $\Delta OAB$,$E$ is the midpoint of $AO$ and $H$ is the midpoint of $BO$. By the Midpoint Theorem,$EH = \frac{1}{2} AB$.
Similarly,in $\Delta OBC$,$F$ is the midpoint of $DO$ and $G$ is the midpoint of $CO$. Note that the vertices are labeled such that $EFGH$ forms a quadrilateral inside. Applying the Midpoint Theorem to triangles $\Delta OAB, \Delta OBC, \Delta OCD$,and $\Delta ODA$:
$EH = \frac{1}{2} AB$
$HG = \frac{1}{2} CD$
$GF = \frac{1}{2} BC$
$FE = \frac{1}{2} DA$
Perimeter of $EFGH = EH + HG + GF + FE = \frac{1}{2} (AB + CD + BC + DA) = \frac{1}{2} (\text{Perimeter of } ABCD)$.
Therefore,the ratio of the perimeter of $EFGH$ to the perimeter of $ABCD$ is $\frac{1}{2} : 1$,which is $1:2$.
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352
MediumMCQ
On decreasing each side of an equilateral triangle by $2\, cm$,there is a decrease of $4\sqrt{3}\, cm^2$ in its area. The length of each side of the triangle is.........$cm$.
A
$6$
B
$8$
C
$3$
D
$5$

Solution

(D) The area of an equilateral triangle with side $a$ is given by $A = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{4} a^2$.
When each side is decreased by $2\, cm$,the new side becomes $(a - 2)$.
The new area is $A' = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{4} (a - 2)^2$.
According to the problem,the decrease in area is $4\sqrt{3}\, cm^2$,so $A - A' = 4\sqrt{3}$.
$\frac{\sqrt{3}}{4} a^2 - \frac{\sqrt{3}}{4} (a - 2)^2 = 4\sqrt{3}$.
Dividing both sides by $\frac{\sqrt{3}}{4}$,we get $a^2 - (a - 2)^2 = 16$.
Expanding the square: $a^2 - (a^2 - 4a + 4) = 16$.
$a^2 - a^2 + 4a - 4 = 16$.
$4a - 4 = 16$.
$4a = 20$.
$a = 5\, cm$.
353
MediumMCQ
$A$ circular wire of diameter $112 \, cm$ is cut and bent in the form of a rectangle whose sides are in the ratio of $9:7$. The small side of the rectangle is......$cm$.
A
$67$
B
$87$
C
$77$
D
$97$

Solution

(C) The circumference of the circular wire is equal to the perimeter of the rectangle.
Given diameter $d = 112 \, cm$.
Circumference of circle $= \pi \times d = \frac{22}{7} \times 112 = 22 \times 16 = 352 \, cm$.
Let the sides of the rectangle be $9x$ and $7x$.
The perimeter of the rectangle $= 2 \times (9x + 7x) = 2 \times 16x = 32x$.
Equating the perimeters: $32x = 352$.
$x = \frac{352}{32} = 11$.
The smaller side of the rectangle is $7x = 7 \times 11 = 77 \, cm$.
354
MediumMCQ
$A$ parallelogram has sides $60\, cm$ and $40\, cm$ and one of its diagonals is $80\, cm$ long. Its area is
A
$400 \sqrt{15}\, cm^2$
B
$450 \sqrt{15}\, cm^2$
C
$500 \sqrt{15}\, cm^2$
D
$600 \sqrt{15}\, cm^2$

Solution

(D) The area of a triangle with sides $a, b, c$ is given by Heron's formula: $\text{Area} = \sqrt{S(S-a)(S-b)(S-c)}$,where $S = \frac{a+b+c}{2}$.
In $\Delta ABC$,the sides are $a = 60\, cm$,$b = 40\, cm$,and $c = 80\, cm$.
The semi-perimeter $S = \frac{60 + 40 + 80}{2} = \frac{180}{2} = 90\, cm$.
Area of $\Delta ABC = \sqrt{90(90-60)(90-40)(90-80)}$
$= \sqrt{90 \times 30 \times 50 \times 10} = \sqrt{1350000} = \sqrt{90000 \times 15} = 300 \sqrt{15}\, cm^2$.
$A$ diagonal divides a parallelogram into two triangles of equal area.
Therefore,the area of parallelogram $ABCD = 2 \times \text{Area of } \Delta ABC$.
Area $= 2 \times 300 \sqrt{15} = 600 \sqrt{15}\, cm^2$.
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355
EasyMCQ
$A$ lawn is in the form of a rectangle having its breadth and length in the ratio $3:4$. The area of the lawn is $\frac{1}{12}$ hectare. The breadth of the lawn is..........$metres$.
A
$25$
B
$50$
C
$75$
D
$100$

Solution

(A) Given,the ratio of breadth to length is $3:4$. Let the breadth be $3x$ and the length be $4x$.
The area of the lawn is $\frac{1}{12}$ hectare. Since $1 \text{ hectare} = 10000 \text{ m}^2$,the area is $\frac{1}{12} \times 10000 \text{ m}^2 = \frac{2500}{3} \text{ m}^2$.
The area of a rectangle is $\text{length} \times \text{breadth} = 4x \times 3x = 12x^2$.
Equating the two areas: $12x^2 = \frac{2500}{3}$.
$x^2 = \frac{2500}{3 \times 12} = \frac{2500}{36}$.
Taking the square root: $x = \sqrt{\frac{2500}{36}} = \frac{50}{6}$.
The breadth of the lawn is $3x = 3 \times \frac{50}{6} = \frac{50}{2} = 25 \text{ m}$.
356
MediumMCQ
The area of a rectangle is thrice that of a square. The length of the rectangle is $20\,cm$ and the breadth of the rectangle is $\frac{3}{2}$ times that of the side of the square. The side of the square (in $cm$) is
A
$10$
B
$20$
C
$30$
D
$60$

Solution

(A) Let the side of the square be $x\,cm$.
According to the problem:
Area of the rectangle $= 3 \times$ Area of the square
The length of the rectangle is $20\,cm$ and the breadth is $\frac{3}{2}x$.
So,Area of the rectangle $= 20 \times \frac{3}{2}x = 30x$.
Area of the square $= x^2$.
Equating the areas:
$30x = 3 \times x^2$
Dividing both sides by $3x$ (since $x \neq 0$):
$10 = x$
Therefore,the side of the square is $10\,cm$.
357
EasyMCQ
The diagonals of a rhombus are $12 \ cm$ and $16 \ cm$. The length of one side is.......$cm$
A
$8$
B
$6$
C
$10$
D
$12$

Solution

(C) Let the diagonals of the rhombus be $d_1 = 12 \ cm$ and $d_2 = 16 \ cm$.
In a rhombus,the diagonals bisect each other at right angles $(90^{\circ})$.
This forms four right-angled triangles with legs equal to half the lengths of the diagonals.
Leg $1 = \frac{d_1}{2} = \frac{12}{2} = 6 \ cm$.
Leg $2 = \frac{d_2}{2} = \frac{16}{2} = 8 \ cm$.
The side of the rhombus acts as the hypotenuse of these right-angled triangles.
Using the Pythagorean theorem: $\text{Side} = \sqrt{6^2 + 8^2} = \sqrt{36 + 64} = \sqrt{100} = 10 \ cm$.
358
MediumMCQ
The diameter of a circular wheel is $7\, m$. How many revolutions will it make in travelling $22\, km$?
A
$100$
B
$400$
C
$500$
D
$1000$

Solution

(D) The distance covered by the wheel in one revolution is equal to its circumference,which is given by the formula $C = \pi d$.
Given the diameter $d = 7\, m$,the circumference is $C = \frac{22}{7} \times 7 = 22\, m$.
The total distance to be covered is $22\, km = 22,000\, m$.
The number of revolutions is calculated by dividing the total distance by the distance covered in one revolution:
$\text{Number of revolutions} = \frac{\text{Total distance}}{\text{Circumference}} = \frac{22,000\, m}{22\, m} = 1000$.
359
MediumMCQ
The area of an equilateral triangle is $9 \sqrt{3} \ m^{2}$. The length (in $m$) of the median is
A
$2 \sqrt{3}$
B
$3 \sqrt{3}$
C
$3 \sqrt{2}$
D
$2 \sqrt{2}$

Solution

(B) The area of an equilateral triangle is given by the formula $\frac{\sqrt{3}}{4} \times \text{side}^{2}$.
Given,$\frac{\sqrt{3}}{4} \times \text{side}^{2} = 9 \sqrt{3}$.
$\Rightarrow \text{side}^{2} = 9 \times 4 = 36$.
$\Rightarrow \text{side} = \sqrt{36} = 6 \ m$.
In an equilateral triangle,the median is also the altitude. Let $AD$ be the median to side $BC$. Since $D$ is the midpoint of $BC$,$BD = \frac{6}{2} = 3 \ m$.
Using the Pythagorean theorem in $\triangle ABD$:
$AD = \sqrt{AB^{2} - BD^{2}} = \sqrt{6^{2} - 3^{2}}$.
$AD = \sqrt{36 - 9} = \sqrt{27} = 3 \sqrt{3} \ m$.
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360
MediumMCQ
How many tiles,each $4 \, dm$ square,will be required to cover the floor of a room $8 \, m$ long and $6 \, m$ broad?
A
$200$
B
$260$
C
$280$
D
$300$

Solution

(D) The length of the room is $8 \, m = 80 \, dm$ and the breadth is $6 \, m = 60 \, dm$.
Area of the floor $= 80 \, dm \times 60 \, dm = 4800 \, dm^2$.
Each tile is a square with a side of $4 \, dm$.
Area of one tile $= 4 \, dm \times 4 \, dm = 16 \, dm^2$.
Number of tiles required $= \frac{\text{Area of floor}}{\text{Area of one tile}} = \frac{4800}{16} = 300$.
361
MediumMCQ
The area of the circumcircle of an equilateral triangle is $3 \pi \, cm^2$. The perimeter of the triangle is
A
$3 \sqrt{3} \, cm$
B
$9 \, cm$
C
$18 \, cm$
D
$3 \, cm$

Solution

(B) Let the side of the equilateral triangle be $a$.
The circumradius $R$ of an equilateral triangle is given by $R = \frac{a}{\sqrt{3}}$.
The area of the circumcircle is $\pi R^2 = 3 \pi$.
Substituting $R$,we get $\pi \left( \frac{a}{\sqrt{3}} \right)^2 = 3 \pi$.
$\frac{a^2}{3} = 3$.
$a^2 = 9$,which implies $a = 3 \, cm$.
The perimeter of the equilateral triangle is $3a = 3 \times 3 = 9 \, cm$.
362
DifficultMCQ
In $\triangle ABC$,$\angle A = 90^{\circ}$ and $AD \perp BC$,where $D$ lies on $BC$. If $BC = 8 \ cm$ and $AC = 6 \ cm$,then the ratio of the area of $\triangle ABC$ to the area of $\triangle ACD$ is:
A
$4:3$
B
$25:16$
C
$16:9$
D
$25:9$

Solution

(C) In $\triangle ABC$,$\angle BAC = 90^{\circ}$ and $AD \perp BC$.
Since $\triangle ABC \sim \triangle ACD$ (by $AA$ similarity criterion,as $\angle C = \angle C$ and $\angle ADC = \angle BAC = 90^{\circ}$),the ratio of their areas is equal to the square of the ratio of their corresponding sides.
Specifically,$\frac{\text{Area}(\triangle ABC)}{\text{Area}(\triangle ACD)} = \left( \frac{BC}{AC} \right)^{2}$.
Given $BC = 8 \ cm$ and $AC = 6 \ cm$.
Therefore,$\frac{\text{Area}(\triangle ABC)}{\text{Area}(\triangle ACD)} = \left( \frac{8}{6} \right)^{2} = \left( \frac{4}{3} \right)^{2} = \frac{16}{9}$.
Thus,the ratio is $16:9$.
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363
MediumMCQ
The sides of a triangle are in the ratio $\frac{1}{4}: \frac{1}{6}: \frac{1}{8}$ and its perimeter is $91\, cm$. The difference of the length of the longest side and that of the shortest side is
A
$19$
B
$20$
C
$28$
D
$21$

Solution

(D) The ratio of the sides of the triangle is given as $\frac{1}{4}: \frac{1}{6}: \frac{1}{8}$.
To simplify this ratio,we multiply each term by the $LCM$ of $4, 6,$ and $8$,which is $24$.
Ratio $= (\frac{1}{4} \times 24) : (\frac{1}{6} \times 24) : (\frac{1}{8} \times 24) = 6: 4: 3$.
Let the sides be $6x, 4x,$ and $3x$.
The perimeter of the triangle is the sum of its sides,which is $91\, cm$.
So,$6x + 4x + 3x = 91$.
$13x = 91$.
$x = \frac{91}{13} = 7$.
The longest side is $6x = 6 \times 7 = 42\, cm$.
The shortest side is $3x = 3 \times 7 = 21\, cm$.
The difference between the longest and shortest side is $42\, cm - 21\, cm = 21\, cm$.
364
DifficultMCQ
The perimeter of an isosceles right-angled triangle is $2p \, cm$. Its area is
A
$(3+2 \sqrt{2}) p \, cm^2$
B
$(3-2 \sqrt{2}) p^2 \, cm^2$
C
$(2-\sqrt{2}) p \, cm^2$
D
$(2+\sqrt{2}) p^2 \, cm^2$

Solution

(B) Let the two equal sides of the isosceles right-angled triangle be $x \, cm$.
Then,the hypotenuse is $\sqrt{x^2 + x^2} = \sqrt{2}x \, cm$.
The perimeter is given as $x + x + \sqrt{2}x = 2p \, cm$.
$x(2 + \sqrt{2}) = 2p \implies x = \frac{2p}{2 + \sqrt{2}}$.
Rationalizing the denominator: $x = \frac{2p(2 - \sqrt{2})}{(2 + \sqrt{2})(2 - \sqrt{2})} = \frac{2p(2 - \sqrt{2})}{4 - 2} = p(2 - \sqrt{2})$.
The area of the triangle is $\frac{1}{2} \times \text{base} \times \text{height} = \frac{1}{2} x^2$.
Area $= \frac{1}{2} [p(2 - \sqrt{2})]^2 = \frac{1}{2} p^2 (4 + 2 - 4\sqrt{2}) = \frac{1}{2} p^2 (6 - 4\sqrt{2}) = (3 - 2\sqrt{2}) p^2 \, cm^2$.
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365
MediumMCQ
The ratio between the areas of two circles is $4: 7.$ What will be the ratio of their radii?
A
$2: \sqrt{7}$
B
$4: 7$
C
$16: 49$
D
$4: \sqrt{7}$

Solution

(A) Let the radii of the two circles be $r_1$ and $r_2$ respectively.
The area of a circle is given by the formula $A = \pi r^2$.
According to the problem,the ratio of the areas is $\frac{\pi r_1^2}{\pi r_2^2} = \frac{4}{7}$.
By simplifying,we get $\frac{r_1^2}{r_2^2} = \frac{4}{7}$.
Taking the square root on both sides,we get $\frac{r_1}{r_2} = \sqrt{\frac{4}{7}} = \frac{2}{\sqrt{7}}$.
Therefore,the ratio of their radii is $2: \sqrt{7}$.
366
MediumMCQ
The perimeter of a non-square rhombus is $20 \, cm$. One of its diagonals is $8 \, cm$. The area of the rhombus is.........$cm^2$
A
$28$
B
$20$
C
$22$
D
$24$

Solution

(D) Let the rhombus be $ABCD$ with diagonals $AC$ and $BD$ intersecting at $O$.
The perimeter of the rhombus is $20 \, cm$.
Side of the rhombus $(s) = \frac{20}{4} = 5 \, cm$.
Let diagonal $d_1 = BD = 8 \, cm$. Since diagonals of a rhombus bisect each other at right angles,$OB = \frac{d_1}{2} = 4 \, cm$.
In the right-angled triangle $\triangle AOB$,by Pythagoras theorem:
$OA^2 + OB^2 = AB^2$
$OA^2 + 4^2 = 5^2$
$OA^2 + 16 = 25$
$OA^2 = 9 \implies OA = 3 \, cm$.
Therefore,the other diagonal $d_2 = AC = 2 \times OA = 2 \times 3 = 6 \, cm$.
Area of the rhombus $= \frac{1}{2} \times d_1 \times d_2 = \frac{1}{2} \times 8 \times 6 = 24 \, cm^2$.
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367
MediumMCQ
If the diameter of each circle is $14 \, cm$ and $DC = CE$,find the area of $\Delta BDE$ in $cm^2$.
Question diagram
A
$784$
B
$748$
C
$874$
D
$441$

Solution

(A) In the given figure,there are four circles arranged in a $2 \times 2$ grid inside a square. The diameter of each circle is $14 \, cm$.
The side length of the square containing these circles is $2 \times 14 \, cm = 28 \, cm$. Thus,$DC = 28 \, cm$ and $BC = 28 \, cm$.
Given that $DC = CE$,we have $CE = 28 \, cm$.
The base of $\Delta BDE$ is $DE = DC + CE = 28 \, cm + 28 \, cm = 56 \, cm$.
The height of $\Delta BDE$ with respect to base $DE$ is $BC = 28 \, cm$.
Area of $\Delta BDE = \frac{1}{2} \times \text{base} \times \text{height} = \frac{1}{2} \times DE \times BC$.
Area $= \frac{1}{2} \times 56 \times 28 = 28 \times 28 = 784 \, cm^2$.
368
MediumMCQ
The area of the shaded region within the square $ABCD$ is . . . . . . $cm^2$. (Assume the side of the square is $28 \ cm$ and it contains four identical circles).
Question diagram
A
$186$
B
$168$
C
$188$
D
$441$

Solution

(B) The side length of the square $ABCD$ is $28 \ cm$.
Area of the square $= \text{side} \times \text{side} = 28 \times 28 = 784 \ cm^2$.
Since there are four identical circles inscribed in the square,the diameter of each circle is half the side of the square.
Diameter of each circle $= 28 / 2 = 14 \ cm$.
Radius of each circle $(r) = 14 / 2 = 7 \ cm$.
Area of one circle $= \pi r^2 = (22 / 7) \times 7 \times 7 = 154 \ cm^2$.
Area of four such circles $= 4 \times 154 = 616 \ cm^2$.
Area of the shaded region $= \text{Area of square} - \text{Area of four circles} = 784 - 616 = 168 \ cm^2$.
369
DifficultMCQ
What is the area of a given right-angled triangle?
$I.$ The length of the hypotenuse is $5\, cm$.
$II.$ The perimeter of the triangle is four times that of its base.
$III.$ One of the angles of the triangle is $60^{\circ}$.
A
Only $II$
B
Only $III$
C
Either $II$ or $III$
D
Both $I$ and $III$

Solution

(D) From statement $I$,the hypotenuse $b = 5\, cm$.
From statement $III$,one of the angles is $60^{\circ}$.
In a right-angled triangle $ABC$ (right-angled at $B$),if $\angle C = 60^{\circ}$,then $\angle A = 30^{\circ}$.
Using trigonometry,$\cos 60^{\circ} = \frac{BC}{AC} = \frac{a}{b}$.
Thus,$a = b \cos 60^{\circ} = 5 \times \frac{1}{2} = 2.5\, cm$.
Also,$\sin 60^{\circ} = \frac{AB}{AC} = \frac{c}{b}$.
Thus,$c = b \sin 60^{\circ} = 5 \times \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} = 2.5\sqrt{3}\, cm$.
The area of the triangle is $\frac{1}{2} \times \text{base} \times \text{height} = \frac{1}{2} \times a \times c$.
Area $= \frac{1}{2} \times 2.5 \times 2.5\sqrt{3} = \frac{6.25\sqrt{3}}{2} = 3.125\sqrt{3}\, cm^{2} = \frac{25\sqrt{3}}{8}\, cm^{2}$.
Therefore,statements $I$ and $III$ together are sufficient to answer the question.
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370
MediumMCQ
The sides of a triangle are $50 \, cm$,$78 \, cm$,and $112 \, cm$. The smallest altitude is $........... \, cm$.
A
$20$
B
$30$
C
$40$
D
$50$

Solution

(B) The semi-perimeter of the triangle $(s)$ is calculated as:
$s = \frac{50 + 78 + 112}{2} = \frac{240}{2} = 120 \, cm$.
Using Heron's formula,the area of the triangle is:
$\text{Area} = \sqrt{s(s-a)(s-b)(s-c)}$
$= \sqrt{120(120-50)(120-78)(120-112)}$
$= \sqrt{120 \times 70 \times 42 \times 8} = \sqrt{2822400} = 1680 \, cm^2$.
The altitude is smallest when the base is the largest side.
Let the base $b = 112 \, cm$ and the smallest altitude be $h$.
$\text{Area} = \frac{1}{2} \times \text{base} \times \text{height}$
$1680 = \frac{1}{2} \times 112 \times h$
$1680 = 56 \times h$
$h = \frac{1680}{56} = 30 \, cm$.
371
MediumMCQ
In a triangle $ABC$,$AB + BC = 12 \text{ cm}$,$BC + CA = 14 \text{ cm}$,and $CA + AB = 18 \text{ cm}$. Find the radius of the circle (in $\text{cm}$) which has the same perimeter as the triangle.
A
$\frac{5}{2}$
B
$\frac{7}{2}$
C
$\frac{9}{2}$
D
$\frac{11}{2}$

Solution

(B) Given:
$AB + BC = 12 \text{ cm}$
$BC + CA = 14 \text{ cm}$
$CA + AB = 18 \text{ cm}$
Adding these three equations:
$(AB + BC) + (BC + CA) + (CA + AB) = 12 + 14 + 18$
$2(AB + BC + CA) = 44$
$AB + BC + CA = 22 \text{ cm}$
The perimeter of the triangle is $22 \text{ cm}$.
Let $r$ be the radius of the circle. The perimeter (circumference) of the circle is $2 \pi r$.
According to the problem,the perimeter of the circle is equal to the perimeter of the triangle:
$2 \pi r = 22$
$2 \times \frac{22}{7} \times r = 22$
$r = \frac{22 \times 7}{2 \times 22}$
$r = \frac{7}{2} \text{ cm}$
372
MediumMCQ
$A$ playground is in the shape of a rectangle. $A$ sum of ₹ $1,000$ was spent to make the ground usable at the rate of $25$ $paisa$ per $m^2$. The breadth of the ground is $50\, m$. If the length of the ground is increased by $20\, m$,what will be the expenditure in rupees at the same rate per $m^2$?
A
$1250$
B
$1000$
C
$1500$
D
$2250$

Solution

(A) The rate is $25$ $paisa$ per $m^2$,which is equal to $₹ \frac{25}{100} = ₹ \frac{1}{4}$ per $m^2$.
Area of the rectangular field = $\frac{\text{Total Expenditure}}{\text{Rate per } m^2} = \frac{1000}{1/4} = 4000\, m^2$.
Since the area of a rectangle is $\text{length} \times \text{breadth}$,we have $4000 = \text{length} \times 50$.
Therefore,the original length = $\frac{4000}{50} = 80\, m$.
If the length is increased by $20\, m$,the new length = $80 + 20 = 100\, m$.
The new area = $100\, m \times 50\, m = 5000\, m^2$.
The new expenditure = $\text{New Area} \times \text{Rate} = 5000 \times \frac{1}{4} = ₹ 1250$.
373
DifficultMCQ
The lengths of three medians of a triangle are $9 \, cm$,$12 \, cm$,and $15 \, cm$. The area (in $cm^2$) of the triangle is
A
$24$
B
$72$
C
$48$
D
$144$

Solution

(B) Let the medians be $m_1 = 9 \, cm$,$m_2 = 12 \, cm$,and $m_3 = 15 \, cm$.
The area of a triangle with medians $m_1, m_2, m_3$ is given by the formula:
Area $= \frac{4}{3} \sqrt{s_m(s_m - m_1)(s_m - m_2)(s_m - m_3)}$,where $s_m = \frac{m_1 + m_2 + m_3}{2}$.
Here,$s_m = \frac{9 + 12 + 15}{2} = \frac{36}{2} = 18 \, cm$.
Area $= \frac{4}{3} \sqrt{18(18 - 9)(18 - 12)(18 - 15)}$
Area $= \frac{4}{3} \sqrt{18 \times 9 \times 6 \times 3}$
Area $= \frac{4}{3} \sqrt{2916}$
Area $= \frac{4}{3} \times 54 = 72 \, cm^2$.
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374
MediumMCQ
$A$ circle and a rectangle have the same perimeter. The sides of the rectangle are $18 \text{ cm}$ and $26 \text{ cm}$. The area of the circle is .......... $\text{cm}^2$. [Take $\pi = \frac{22}{7}$]
A
$125$
B
$230$
C
$550$
D
$616$

Solution

(D) The perimeter of the rectangle is $P = 2(l + b) = 2(18 + 26) = 2(44) = 88 \text{ cm}$.
Since the perimeter of the circle is equal to the perimeter of the rectangle,we have $2 \pi r = 88 \text{ cm}$.
Substituting $\pi = \frac{22}{7}$,we get $2 \times \frac{22}{7} \times r = 88$.
$\frac{44}{7} \times r = 88 \Rightarrow r = 88 \times \frac{7}{44} = 14 \text{ cm}$.
The area of the circle is $A = \pi r^2 = \frac{22}{7} \times 14 \times 14$.
$A = 22 \times 2 \times 14 = 616 \text{ cm}^2$.
375
MediumMCQ
The area of a circle is increased by $22\, cm^{2}$ when its radius is increased by $1\, cm$. The original radius of the circle is.......$cm$.
A
$3$
B
$5$
C
$7$
D
$9$

Solution

(A) Let the original radius of the circle be $r\, cm$.
The area of the original circle is $A_1 = \pi r^{2}$.
When the radius is increased by $1\, cm$,the new radius becomes $(r + 1)\, cm$.
The area of the new circle is $A_2 = \pi(r + 1)^{2}$.
According to the problem,the increase in area is $22\, cm^{2}$,so $A_2 - A_1 = 22$.
$\pi(r + 1)^{2} - \pi r^{2} = 22$
$\pi(r^{2} + 2r + 1 - r^{2}) = 22$
$\pi(2r + 1) = 22$
Substituting $\pi = \frac{22}{7}$,we get:
$\frac{22}{7}(2r + 1) = 22$
Dividing both sides by $22$:
$\frac{1}{7}(2r + 1) = 1$
$2r + 1 = 7$
$2r = 6$
$r = 3\, cm$.
Thus,the original radius of the circle is $3\, cm$.
376
EasyMCQ
The sum of all interior angles of a regular polygon is twice the sum of all its exterior angles. The number of sides of the polygon is
A
$10$
B
$8$
C
$12$
D
$6$

Solution

(D) The sum of all interior angles of a polygon with $n$ sides is given by the formula $(n-2) \times 180^{\circ}$.
The sum of all exterior angles of any convex polygon is always $360^{\circ}$.
According to the problem,the sum of interior angles is twice the sum of exterior angles:
$(n-2) \times 180^{\circ} = 2 \times 360^{\circ}$
Divide both sides by $180^{\circ}$:
$n-2 = 2 \times 2$
$n-2 = 4$
$n = 6$
Therefore,the number of sides of the polygon is $6$.
377
MediumMCQ
If the diagonals of a rhombus are $8$ and $6,$ then the square of its side is
A
$25$
B
$55$
C
$64$
D
$36$

Solution

(A) Let the rhombus be $ABCD$ with diagonals $AC = 8$ and $BD = 6.$ The diagonals of a rhombus bisect each other at right angles at point $O.$
Therefore,$BO = \frac{BD}{2} = \frac{6}{2} = 3$ units and $OC = \frac{AC}{2} = \frac{8}{2} = 4$ units.
In the right-angled triangle $\triangle BOC,$ by the Pythagorean theorem:
$BC^2 = BO^2 + OC^2$
$BC^2 = 3^2 + 4^2$
$BC^2 = 9 + 16 = 25$ sq. units.
Thus,the square of its side is $25.$
Solution diagram
378
MediumMCQ
The area of the square inscribed in a circle of radius $8\, cm$ is......$cm^2$
A
$256$
B
$250$
C
$128$
D
$125$

Solution

(C) The diagonal of a square inscribed in a circle is equal to the diameter of the circle.
Given radius $r = 8\, cm$.
Diameter $d = 2 \times r = 2 \times 8 = 16\, cm$.
Therefore,the diagonal of the square $BD = 16\, cm$.
The area of a square can be calculated using its diagonal as:
Area $= \frac{1}{2} \times (\text{diagonal})^2$
Area $= \frac{1}{2} \times (16)^2$
Area $= \frac{1}{2} \times 256 = 128\, cm^2$.
Solution diagram
379
DifficultMCQ
The area of a square is $1444 \ m^2$. The breadth of a rectangle is $\frac{1}{4}$ of the side of the square and the length of the rectangle is thrice its breadth. What is the difference between the area of the square and the area of the rectangle? (in $m^2$)
A
$1152.38$
B
$1169.33$
C
$1181.21$
D
$1173.25$

Solution

(D) Area of the square $= 1444 \ m^2$.
Let the side of the square be $a$.
So,$a^2 = 1444$.
$\therefore a = \sqrt{1444} = 38 \ m$.
Breadth of the rectangle $= \frac{1}{4} \times 38 = 9.5 \ m$.
Length of the rectangle $= 3 \times 9.5 = 28.5 \ m$.
Area of the rectangle $= \text{Length} \times \text{Breadth} = 28.5 \times 9.5 = 270.75 \ m^2$.
Difference between the area of the square and the area of the rectangle $= 1444 - 270.75 = 1173.25 \ m^2$.
380
DifficultMCQ
What would be the cost of laying a carpet on a floor which has its length and breadth in the respective ratio of $32:21$ and where its perimeter is $212$ feet,if the cost per square foot of laying the carpet is $₹ 2.5$?
A
$6720$
B
$5420$
C
$7390$
D
Cannot be determined

Solution

(A) Let the length of the floor be $32x$ and the breadth be $21x$.
Given that the perimeter of the floor is $212$ feet.
The formula for the perimeter of a rectangle is $2 \times (\text{length} + \text{breadth})$.
So,$2(32x + 21x) = 212$.
$2(53x) = 212$.
$106x = 212$.
$x = 2$.
Therefore,length $= 32 \times 2 = 64$ feet and breadth $= 21 \times 2 = 42$ feet.
The area of the floor is $\text{length} \times \text{breadth} = 64 \times 42 = 2688$ square feet.
The cost of laying the carpet is $\text{Area} \times \text{cost per square foot} = 2688 \times 2.5 = ₹ 6720$.
381
MediumMCQ
The circumference of $2$ circles is $88 \, m$ and $220 \, m$ respectively. What is the difference between the area of the larger circle and the smaller circle? (in $m^2$)
A
$3422$
B
$3242$
C
$3244$
D
$3234$

Solution

(D) For the smaller circle,the circumference is $C_1 = 2 \pi r_1 = 88 \, m$.
$r_1 = \frac{88 \times 7}{2 \times 22} = 14 \, m$.
Area $A_1 = \pi r_1^2 = \frac{22}{7} \times 14 \times 14 = 616 \, m^2$.
For the larger circle,the circumference is $C_2 = 2 \pi r_2 = 220 \, m$.
$r_2 = \frac{220 \times 7}{2 \times 22} = 35 \, m$.
Area $A_2 = \pi r_2^2 = \frac{22}{7} \times 35 \times 35 = 3850 \, m^2$.
The difference between the areas is $A_2 - A_1 = 3850 - 616 = 3234 \, m^2$.
382
EasyMCQ
What is the area of the following figure? (in $cm^2$)
Question diagram
A
$2504$
B
$1940$
C
$2100$
D
Cannot be determined

Solution

(D) The figure consists of a central rectangle and two semicircles at the ends.
Width of the rectangle $= 28 \ cm$,so the radius of the semicircles $r = 14 \ cm$.
The total length is $53 \ cm$. The length of the rectangular part $= 53 - 14 - 14 = 25 \ cm$.
Area of the rectangle $= \text{length} \times \text{width} = 25 \times 28 = 700 \ cm^2$.
Area of two semicircles $= 2 \times (\frac{1}{2} \pi r^2) = \pi r^2 = \frac{22}{7} \times 14 \times 14 = 22 \times 2 \times 14 = 616 \ cm^2$.
Total area $= 700 + 616 = 1316 \ cm^2$.
Note: The provided solution in the prompt was incorrect. Based on the geometry,the correct area is $1316 \ cm^2$. Since this is not in the options,the correct choice is $D$.
383
DifficultMCQ
The length of a rectangle is twice the diameter of a circle. The circumference of the circle is equal to the area of a square of side $22\, cm$. What is the breadth of the rectangle if its perimeter is $668\, cm$? (in $cm$)
A
$24$
B
$26$
C
$52$
D
Cannot be determined

Solution

(B) Let the radius of the circle be $r$ and the side of the square be $a = 22\, cm$.
Given that the circumference of the circle is equal to the area of the square:
$2\pi r = a^2$
$2 \times \frac{22}{7} \times r = (22)^2$
$2 \times \frac{22}{7} \times r = 484$
$r = \frac{484 \times 7}{2 \times 22} = \frac{484 \times 7}{44} = 11 \times 7 = 77\, cm$.
The diameter of the circle is $d = 2r = 2 \times 77 = 154\, cm$.
The length of the rectangle $(l)$ is twice the diameter of the circle:
$l = 2 \times d = 2 \times 154 = 308\, cm$.
The perimeter of the rectangle is given as $668\, cm$:
$2(l + b) = 668$
$l + b = 334$
$308 + b = 334$
$b = 334 - 308 = 26\, cm$.
Thus,the breadth of the rectangle is $26\, cm$.
384
MediumMCQ
$A$ square has an area of $200\, m^2$. $A$ new square is formed such that the length of its diagonal is $\sqrt{2}$ times the diagonal of the given square. What is the area of the new square in $m^2$?
A
$200 \sqrt{2}$
B
$400 \sqrt{2}$
C
$400$
D
$800$

Solution

(C) The side of the first square is $\sqrt{\text{Area}} = \sqrt{200} = 10\sqrt{2}\, m$.
The diagonal of the first square is $\sqrt{2} \times \text{side} = \sqrt{2} \times 10\sqrt{2} = 20\, m$.
The diagonal of the new square is $\sqrt{2} \times 20 = 20\sqrt{2}\, m$.
The area of a square is given by $\frac{1}{2} \times (\text{diagonal})^2$.
Therefore,the area of the new square is $\frac{1}{2} \times (20\sqrt{2})^2 = \frac{1}{2} \times 400 \times 2 = 400\, m^2$.
385
MediumMCQ
If the length of a rectangular field is increased by $20 \%$ and the breadth is reduced by $20 \%,$ the area of the rectangle will be $192 \, m^2.$ What is the area of the original rectangle? (in $m^2$)
A
$184$
B
$196$
C
$204$
D
$200$

Solution

(D) Let the original length be $L$ and the original breadth be $B.$ The original area is $A = L \times B.$
According to the problem,the new length $L' = L + 0.20L = 1.2L$ and the new breadth $B' = B - 0.20B = 0.8B.$
The new area is given as $192 \, m^2.$
Therefore,$L' \times B' = 192.$
Substituting the values,$(1.2L) \times (0.8B) = 192.$
$0.96 \times (L \times B) = 192.$
Since $L \times B = A,$ we have $0.96 \times A = 192.$
$A = \frac{192}{0.96} = \frac{19200}{96} = 200 \, m^2.$
Thus,the area of the original rectangle is $200 \, m^2.$
386
MediumMCQ
Inside a square plot,a circular garden is developed which exactly fits in the square plot and the diameter of the garden is equal to the side of the square plot which is $28\, m$. What is the area of the space left out in the square plot after developing the garden? (in $m^2$)
A
$98$
B
$146$
C
$84$
D
$168$

Solution

(D) The side of the square plot is $a = 28\, m$.
The area of the square plot is $a^2 = 28^2 = 784\, m^2$.
The diameter of the circular garden is $d = 28\, m$,so the radius is $r = \frac{d}{2} = 14\, m$.
The area of the circular garden is $\pi r^2 = \frac{22}{7} \times 14 \times 14 = 22 \times 2 \times 14 = 616\, m^2$.
The area of the space left out is the difference between the area of the square and the area of the circle:
Area left out $= 784\, m^2 - 616\, m^2 = 168\, m^2$.
Solution diagram
387
MediumMCQ
What is the cost of flooring a rectangular hall?
Statements:
$I.$ The length of the rectangle is $6 \ m$.
$II.$ The breadth of the rectangle is $2/3$ of its length.
$III.$ The cost of flooring an area of $1 \ m^2$ is ₹ $4500$. (Note: Corrected unit/value for logical consistency).
A
Only $I$ and $III$
B
Only $II$ and $III$
C
All $I, II$ and $III$
D
Question cannot be answered even with data in all three statements.

Solution

(C) To find the cost of flooring,we need the total area of the hall and the rate of flooring per unit area.
Step $1$: From statement $I$,length $L = 6 \ m$.
Step $2$: From statement $II$,breadth $B = (2/3) \times 6 = 4 \ m$.
Step $3$: Area of the hall = $L \times B = 6 \ m \times 4 \ m = 24 \ m^2$.
Step $4$: Statement $III$ provides the rate of flooring. By combining all three statements,we can calculate the total cost = $\text{Area} \times \text{Rate}$.
Therefore,all three statements are required.
388
DifficultMCQ
The length of a rectangle is $3/5$ of the side of a square. The radius of a circle is equal to the side of the square. The circumference of the circle is $132 \, cm$. What is the area of the rectangle if the breadth of the rectangle is $8 \, cm$? (in $cm^2$)
A
$112.4$
B
$104.2$
C
$100.8$
D
Cannot be determined

Solution

(C) Let the side of the square be $a \, cm$.
Given that the radius of the circle is equal to the side of the square,so radius $r = a$.
The circumference of the circle is $2 \pi r = 132 \, cm$.
Using $\pi = 22/7$,we have $2 \times (22/7) \times a = 132$.
$a = (132 \times 7) / (2 \times 22) = 66 \times 7 / 22 = 3 \times 7 = 21 \, cm$.
The length of the rectangle is $3/5$ of the side of the square,so length $l = (3/5) \times 21 = 63/5 = 12.6 \, cm$.
The breadth of the rectangle is given as $b = 8 \, cm$.
The area of the rectangle is $l \times b = 12.6 \times 8 = 100.8 \, cm^2$.
389
MediumMCQ
The smallest side of a right-angled triangle is $8\, cm$ less than the side of a square of perimeter $56\, cm$. The second largest side of the right-angled triangle is $4\, cm$ less than the length of the rectangle of area $96\, cm^2$ and breadth $8\, cm$. What is the largest side of the right-angled triangle? (in $cm$)
A
$20$
B
$12$
C
$10$
D
$15$

Solution

(C) Step $1$: Find the side of the square.
Perimeter of the square $= 56\, cm$.
Side of the square $= \frac{56}{4} = 14\, cm$.
Step $2$: Find the smallest side of the right-angled triangle.
Smallest side $= 14 - 8 = 6\, cm$.
Step $3$: Find the length of the rectangle.
Area of the rectangle $= 96\, cm^2$ and breadth $= 8\, cm$.
Length $= \frac{96}{8} = 12\, cm$.
Step $4$: Find the second largest side of the right-angled triangle.
Second largest side $= 12 - 4 = 8\, cm$.
Step $5$: Find the largest side (hypotenuse) of the right-angled triangle.
Using the Pythagorean theorem,$c = \sqrt{a^2 + b^2}$.
Largest side $= \sqrt{6^2 + 8^2} = \sqrt{36 + 64} = \sqrt{100} = 10\, cm$.
390
MediumMCQ
The sum of the circumference of a circle and the perimeter of a square is equal to $272 \, cm$. The diameter of the circle is $56 \, cm$. What is the sum of the areas of the circle and the square? (in $cm^2$)
A
$2464$
B
$2644$
C
$3040$
D
Cannot be determined

Solution

(C) Circumference of the circle $= \pi \times \text{diameter} = \frac{22}{7} \times 56 = 176 \, cm$.
Perimeter of the square $= 272 - 176 = 96 \, cm$.
Side of the square $= \frac{96}{4} = 24 \, cm$.
Area of the square $= 24 \times 24 = 576 \, cm^2$.
Radius of the circle $= \frac{56}{2} = 28 \, cm$.
Area of the circle $= \pi r^2 = \frac{22}{7} \times 28 \times 28 = 2464 \, cm^2$.
Required sum of areas $= 576 + 2464 = 3040 \, cm^2$.
391
MediumMCQ
The largest and the second largest angles of a triangle are in the ratio of $4:3$. The smallest angle is half the largest angle. What is the difference between the smallest and the largest angles of the triangle? (in $^o$)
A
$30$
B
$60$
C
$40$
D
$20$

Solution

(C) Let the largest angle be $4x$ and the second largest angle be $3x$.
Given that the smallest angle is half the largest angle,so the smallest angle $= \frac{1}{2} \times 4x = 2x$.
The sum of the angles in a triangle is $180^{\circ}$.
Therefore,$4x + 3x + 2x = 180^{\circ}$.
$9x = 180^{\circ}$.
$x = 20^{\circ}$.
The largest angle $= 4x = 4 \times 20^{\circ} = 80^{\circ}$.
The smallest angle $= 2x = 2 \times 20^{\circ} = 40^{\circ}$.
The difference between the largest and the smallest angle $= 80^{\circ} - 40^{\circ} = 40^{\circ}$.
392
MediumMCQ
The ratio of the $3$ angles of a quadrilateral is $13: 9: 5$. The value of the $4^{th}$ angle of the quadrilateral is $36^{\circ}$. What is the difference between the largest and the second smallest angles of the quadrilateral? (in $^{\circ}$)
A
$104$
B
$108$
C
$72$
D
$96$

Solution

(D) Let the three angles of the quadrilateral be $13x^{\circ}$,$9x^{\circ}$,and $5x^{\circ}$ respectively.
The sum of all interior angles of a quadrilateral is $360^{\circ}$.
Given the $4^{th}$ angle is $36^{\circ}$,we have:
$13x + 9x + 5x + 36^{\circ} = 360^{\circ}$
$27x = 360^{\circ} - 36^{\circ}$
$27x = 324^{\circ}$
$x = \frac{324}{27} = 12$
The angles are:
$1^{st} = 13 \times 12 = 156^{\circ}$
$2^{nd} = 9 \times 12 = 108^{\circ}$
$3^{rd} = 5 \times 12 = 60^{\circ}$
$4^{th} = 36^{\circ}$
The largest angle is $156^{\circ}$ and the second smallest angle is $60^{\circ}$ (since $36 < 60 < 108 < 156$).
Difference $= 156^{\circ} - 60^{\circ} = 96^{\circ}$.
393
MediumMCQ
The circumference of two circles is $88 \text{ m}$ and $220 \text{ m}$ respectively. What is the difference between the area of the larger circle and that of the smaller circle (in $m^2$)?
A
$3422$
B
$3242$
C
$3244$
D
$3234$

Solution

(D) For the smaller circle,the circumference $C_1 = 2 \pi r = 88 \text{ m}$.
Using $\pi = \frac{22}{7}$,we have $2 \times \frac{22}{7} \times r = 88$,which gives $r = \frac{88 \times 7}{44} = 14 \text{ m}$.
For the larger circle,the circumference $C_2 = 2 \pi R = 220 \text{ m}$.
$2 \times \frac{22}{7} \times R = 220$,which gives $R = \frac{220 \times 7}{44} = 35 \text{ m}$.
The difference between the areas is $\pi R^2 - \pi r^2 = \pi(R^2 - r^2)$.
Difference $= \frac{22}{7} \times (35^2 - 14^2) = \frac{22}{7} \times (35 - 14)(35 + 14)$.
Difference $= \frac{22}{7} \times 21 \times 49 = 22 \times 3 \times 49 = 3234 \text{ m}^2$.
394
MediumMCQ
The area of a square is $196 \, cm^2$. Its side is half the radius of a circle. The circumference of the circle is equal to the breadth of a rectangle. If the perimeter of the rectangle is $712 \, cm$,what is the length of the rectangle? (in $cm$)
A
$196$
B
$186$
C
$180$
D
$190$

Solution

(C) Area of the square $= a^2 = 196 \, cm^2$.
Therefore,the side $a = \sqrt{196} = 14 \, cm$.
Given that the side of the square is half the radius $(r)$ of the circle,so $a = r/2$.
Therefore,$r = 2 \times a = 2 \times 14 = 28 \, cm$.
The circumference of the circle $= 2 \pi r = 2 \times (22/7) \times 28 = 176 \, cm$.
According to the question,the breadth $(b)$ of the rectangle is equal to the circumference of the circle,so $b = 176 \, cm$.
The perimeter of the rectangle is given as $2(l + b) = 712 \, cm$.
Substituting the value of $b$: $2(l + 176) = 712$.
Dividing by $2$: $l + 176 = 356$.
Therefore,$l = 356 - 176 = 180 \, cm$.
395
DifficultMCQ
The sides of a right-angled triangle forming the right angle are in the ratio $5: 12$. If the area of the triangle is $270 \, cm^2$,then the length of the hypotenuse is .......... $cm$.
A
$39$
B
$42$
C
$45$
D
$51$

Solution

(A) Let the perpendicular sides of the right-angled triangle be $5x$ and $12x$.
According to the question,the area of the triangle is given by:
$\frac{1}{2} \times \text{base} \times \text{height} = 270 \, cm^2$
$\frac{1}{2} \times 5x \times 12x = 270$
$30x^2 = 270$
$x^2 = \frac{270}{30} = 9$
$x = 3$
Now,the sides are $5 \times 3 = 15 \, cm$ and $12 \times 3 = 36 \, cm$.
The hypotenuse is given by the Pythagorean theorem:
$\text{Hypotenuse} = \sqrt{(15)^2 + (36)^2} = \sqrt{225 + 1296} = \sqrt{1521} = 39 \, cm$.
Alternatively,using the ratio $5:12:13$,the hypotenuse is $13x = 13 \times 3 = 39 \, cm$.
Solution diagram
396
DifficultMCQ
If the measures of a diagonal and the area of a rectangle are $25\, cm$ and $168\, cm^2$ respectively,what is the length of the rectangle? (in $cm$)
A
$31$
B
$24$
C
$17$
D
$27$

Solution

(B) Let the length and breadth of the rectangle be $a$ and $b$ respectively.
Given,diagonal $d = 25\, cm$ and area $A = 168\, cm^2$.
We know that $a^2 + b^2 = d^2 = 25^2 = 625$.
Also,$ab = 168$.
Using the identity $(a+b)^2 = a^2 + b^2 + 2ab$,we get $(a+b)^2 = 625 + 2(168) = 625 + 336 = 961$.
Therefore,$a+b = \sqrt{961} = 31\, cm$ (Equation $1$).
Using the identity $(a-b)^2 = a^2 + b^2 - 2ab$,we get $(a-b)^2 = 625 - 336 = 289$.
Therefore,$a-b = \sqrt{289} = 17\, cm$ (Equation $2$).
Adding Equation $1$ and Equation $2$: $2a = 31 + 17 = 48$,which gives $a = 24\, cm$.
Subtracting Equation $2$ from Equation $1$: $2b = 31 - 17 = 14$,which gives $b = 7\, cm$.
Thus,the length of the rectangle is $24\, cm$.
397
MediumMCQ
$A$ General,while arranging his men,who were $6000$ in number,in the form of a square,found that there were $71$ men leftover. How many were arranged in each row?
A
$73$
B
$77$
C
$87$
D
$93$

Solution

(B) Let the number of men standing in each row be $x$.
The total number of men arranged in a square formation is given by $x^2$.
According to the problem,the total number of men is $6000$,and $71$ men are left over after forming the square.
Therefore,the equation is: $x^2 + 71 = 6000$.
Subtracting $71$ from both sides,we get: $x^2 = 6000 - 71 = 5929$.
To find $x$,we calculate the square root of $5929$: $x = \sqrt{5929} = 77$.
Thus,there were $77$ men arranged in each row.
398
EasyMCQ
If the length of a rectangle is increased by $10 \%$ and its breadth is decreased by $10 \%,$ then its area
A
decreases by $1 \%$
B
increases by $1 \%$
C
decreases by $2 \%$
D
remains unchanged

Solution

(A) Let the original length be $L$ and the original breadth be $B$. The original area is $A_1 = L \times B$.
After the change,the new length $L' = L + 0.10L = 1.10L$ and the new breadth $B' = B - 0.10B = 0.90B$.
The new area $A_2 = L' \times B' = (1.10L) \times (0.90B) = 0.99LB = 0.99A_1$.
The change in area is $A_2 - A_1 = 0.99A_1 - A_1 = -0.01A_1$.
This represents a decrease of $1 \%$.
399
EasyMCQ
If the length of a rectangle is increased in the ratio $6:7$ and its breadth is diminished in the ratio $5:4$,then its area will be changed in the ratio:
A
$17:16$
B
$15:14$
C
$9:8$
D
$8:7$

Solution

(B) Let the original length be $L_1 = 6x$ and the original breadth be $B_1 = 5y$.
Original Area $A_1 = L_1 \times B_1 = 6x \times 5y = 30xy$.
After the change,the new length $L_2 = 7x$ and the new breadth $B_2 = 4y$.
New Area $A_2 = L_2 \times B_2 = 7x \times 4y = 28xy$.
The ratio of the new area to the original area is $A_2 : A_1 = 28xy : 30xy = 28 : 30$.
Simplifying the ratio by dividing by $2$,we get $14 : 15$.
Since the question asks for the ratio in which the area is diminished (original to new),the ratio is $30 : 28$,which simplifies to $15 : 14$.
400
DifficultMCQ
$3$ horses are tethered at $3$ corners of a triangular plot of land having sides $20 \, m$,$30 \, m$,and $40 \, m$,each with a rope of length $7 \, m$. The area (in $m^2$) of the region of this plot,which can be grazed by the horses,is (Use $\pi = \frac{22}{7}$)
A
$\frac{77}{3}$
B
$75$
C
$77$
D
$80$

Solution

(C) The horses are tethered at the vertices of the triangle with rope length $r = 7 \, m$. The area grazed by each horse is a sector of a circle with radius $r$ and central angle equal to the interior angle of the triangle at that vertex.
Let the angles at vertices $A, B,$ and $C$ be $\angle A, \angle B,$ and $\angle C$ respectively.
The sum of the interior angles of a triangle is $180^{\circ}$.
Total grazed area $= \text{Area of sector at } A + \text{Area of sector at } B + \text{Area of sector at } C$
$= \frac{\angle A}{360^{\circ}} \pi r^2 + \frac{\angle B}{360^{\circ}} \pi r^2 + \frac{\angle C}{360^{\circ}} \pi r^2$
$= \frac{(\angle A + \angle B + \angle C)}{360^{\circ}} \pi r^2$
Since $\angle A + \angle B + \angle C = 180^{\circ}$,
Total grazed area $= \frac{180^{\circ}}{360^{\circ}} \pi r^2 = \frac{1}{2} \pi r^2$
$= \frac{1}{2} \times \frac{22}{7} \times 7^2 = \frac{1}{2} \times \frac{22}{7} \times 49 = 11 \times 7 = 77 \, m^2$.
Solution diagram

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