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ICSE Class 7 Mathematics · Solutions for Class 7 RS Aggarwal ICSE Foundation Mathematics · 106 solved questions

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1Exercise 23(A)

Find the perimeters of:

(i) A triangle ABC having sides of lengths, AB = 7 cm, BC = 5 cm, AC = 8.5 cm.

(ii) A rectangle of length 12 cm and breadth 7.5 cm.

(iii) A square having each side of length 4.5 cm.

(iv) A rhombus having each side of length 6.3 cm.

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(i) A triangle ABC having sides of lengths, AB = 7 cm, BC = 5 cm, AC = 8.5 cm.

Given:

Sides: AB = 7 cm, BC = 5 cm, AC = 8.5 cm

Perimeter of triangle = Sum of all sides

Perimeter of triangle = AB + BC + AC

= 7 cm + 5 cm + 8.5 cm

= 20.5 cm

Perimeter of triangle = 20.5 cm.

(ii) A rectangle of length 12 cm and breadth 7.5 cm.

Given:

Length = 12 cm, breadth = 7.5 cm

Perimeter of rectangle = 2(length + breadth)

= 2(12 cm + 7.5 cm)

= 2(19.5 cm)

= 39 cm

Perimeter of rectangle = 39 cm.

(iii) A square having each side of length 4.5 cm.

Given:

Side = 4.5 cm

Perimeter of square = 4 x side

= 4 x 4.5 cm $\quad$[Substituting the value]

= 18 cm

Perimeter of square = 18 cm.

(iv) A rhombus having each side of length 6.3 cm.

Given:

Side = 6.3 cm

Perimeter of rhombus = 4 x side

= 4 x 6.3 cm $\quad$[Substituting the value]

= 25.2 cm

Perimeter of rhombus = 25.2 cm.

2Exercise 23(A)

A rectangular field has perimeter 186 m and breadth 35 m. Find its length.

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Given:

Perimeter of rectangle = 186 m

Breadth = 35 m

Perimeter of rectangle = 2(length + breadth)

186 m = 2(length + 35 m)

186 m = (2 x length + 2 x 35 m)

186 m = 2 x length + 70 m

186 m - 70 m = 2 x length

116 m = 2 x length

⇒ length = $\frac{116}{2}$ m

⇒ length = 58 m

Length of the rectangular field = 58 m.

3Exercise 23(A)

Find the length of each side of a square plot having perimeter 172 m.

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Given:

Perimeter = 172 m

Perimeter of square = 4 x side

172 m = 4 x side

⇒ side = $\frac{172}{4}$ m

⇒ side = 43 m

Length of each side of the square plot = 43 m.

4Exercise 23(A)

A rectangular plot is 125 m long and 72 m broad. Find the cost of fencing it at ₹ 27 per metre.

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Given:

Length = 125 m

Breadth = 72 m

Rate = ₹ 27 per metre

Fencing is done along the boundary, so we first find the perimeter.

Perimeter of rectangle = 2(length + breadth)

= 2(125 m + 72 m)

= 2(197 m)

= 394 m

Total cost = Perimeter x Rate

= 394 m x ₹ 27

= ₹ 10638

Total cost of fencing the rectangular plot = ₹ 10638.

5Exercise 23(A)

Find the circumference of a circle of radius 17.5 cm. $\Big(\text{Take } \pi = \frac{22}{7}\Big)$

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Given:

Radius (r) = 17.5 cm

$\pi = \frac{22}{7}$

Circumference of a circle = 2$\pi$r

= 2 × $\frac{22}{7}$ × 17.5 cm

= 2 × 22 × 2.5 cm

= 110 cm

Circumference of the circle = 110 cm.

6Exercise 23(A)

The circumference of a circular garden is 66 m. Find its diameter. $\Big(\text{Take } \pi = \frac{22}{7}\Big)$

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Given:

Circumference of the circular garden = 66 m

$\pi = \frac{22}{7}$

Circumference of a circle = $\pi d$ $\quad$[d is diameter]

66 m = $\frac{22}{7}$ × d

⇒ d = $\frac{66 \times 7}{22}$ m

⇒ d = $\frac{462}{22}$ m

⇒ d = 21 m

Diameter of the circular garden = 21 m.

7Exercise 23(A)

The diameter of a wheel of a car is 1.12 m. Find the distance covered by the car in making 500 revolutions by its wheels. $\Big(\text{Take } \pi = \frac{22}{7}\Big)$

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Given:

Diameter = 1.12 m

Number of revolutions = 500

$\pi = \frac{22}{7}$

Distance covered in 1 revolution = Circumference of the wheel

Circumference of a circle = $\pi d$ $\quad$[d is diameter]

= $\frac{22}{7}$ x 1.12 m

= $\frac{24.64}{7}$ m

= 3.52 m

Total distance covered = Circumference x Number of Revolutions

= 3.52 m x 500

= 1760 m

Converting it into km:

1 km = 1000 m

∴ 1760 m = 1.76 km

The car covers a distance of 1.76 km.

8Exercise 23(A)

The radius of a wheel of a cycle is 70 cm and it takes 5 minutes to make 300 rotations. Find the speed of the cycle in km per hour. $\Big(\text{Take } \pi = \frac{22}{7}\Big)$

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Given:

Radius (r) = 70 cm

Time = 5 minutes

Number of rotations = 300

$\pi = \frac{22}{7}$

Distance covered in 1 rotation = Circumference of the wheel

Circumference of a circle = 2πr

= 2 × $\frac{22}{7}$ × 70 cm

= 2 × 22 × 10 cm

= 440 cm

Total distance = Circumference × number of rotations

= 440 cm × 300

= 132000 cm

Converting distance into km:

1 km = 100000 cm

∴ 132000 cm = $\frac{132000}{100000}$ km = 1.32 km

Converting time into hours:

1 hour = 60 minutes

∴ 5 minutes = $\frac{5}{60}$ hour = $\frac{1}{12}$ hour

Speed = $\frac{\text{Distance}}{\text{Time}}$

= $\frac{1.32}{\frac{1}{12}}$ km/hr

= 1.32 × 12 km/hr

= 15.84 km/hr

Speed of the cycle = 15.84 km/hr.

9Exercise 23(A)

How many revolutions would a cycle wheel of diameter 1.6 m make to cover a distance of 352 metres? $\Big(\text{Take } \pi = \frac{22}{7}\Big)$

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Given:

Diameter = 1.6 m

Total distance = 352 m

$\pi = \frac{22}{7}$

Distance covered in 1 revolution = Circumference of the wheel

Circumference of a circle = $\pi d \quad$ [d is diameter]

= $\frac{22}{7}$ × 1.6 m

= $\frac{35.2}{7}$ m

= 5.02 m

Number of revolutions = $\frac{\text{Total distance}}{\text{Circumference}}$

= $\frac{352}{\frac{35.2}{7}}$

= 352 × $\frac{7}{35.2}$

= 10 × 7

= 70

Number of revolutions made by the cycle wheel = 70.

10Exercise 23(A)

A wire is bent in the form of a square of side 16.5 cm. It is straightened and then bent into a circle. What is the radius of the circle so formed? $\Big(\text{Take } \pi = \frac{22}{7}\Big)$

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Given:

Side of the square = 16.5 cm

$\pi = \frac{22}{7}$

When a wire is reshaped, its total length remains the same.

Perimeter of square = 4 × side

= 4 × 16.5 cm $\quad$[Substituting the value]

= 66 cm

So, circumference of the circle = 66 cm

Circumference of a circle = 2πr

66 cm = 2 × $\frac{22}{7}$ × r

66 cm = $\frac{44}{7}$ × r

⇒ r = $\frac{66}{\frac{44}{7}}$ cm

⇒ r = 66 × $\frac{7}{44}$ cm

⇒ r = $\frac{21}{2}$ cm

⇒ r = 10.5 cm

Radius of the circle = 10.5 cm.

11Exercise 23(A)

The wheel of a car rotated 1000 times in travelling a distance of 1.76 km. Find the radius of the wheel. $\Big(\text{Take } \pi = \frac{22}{7}\Big)$

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Given:

Total distance = 1.76 km

Total rotations = 1000

Converting distance into cm:

1 km = 100000 cm

∴ 1.76 km = 1.76 × 100000 cm = 176000 cm

Distance covered in 1 rotation = Circumference of the wheel

= $\frac{\text{Total distance}}{\text{Total rotations}}$

= $\frac{176000}{1000}$ cm

= 176 cm

Circumference of a circle = 2πr

176 cm = 2 × $\frac{22}{7}$ × r

176 cm = $\frac{44}{7}$ × r

⇒ r = $\frac{176}{\frac{44}{7}}$ cm

⇒ r = 176 × $\frac{7}{44}$ cm

⇒ r = 28 cm

Radius of the wheel = 28 cm.

1Exercise 23(B)

Find the area of each of the figures drawn on the unit square grid paper given below:
(Note: Each unit square has side 1 cm.)

Find the area of each of the figures drawn on the unit square grid paper given below : Mensuration, Foundation Mathematics R.S. Aggarwal ICSE Class 7.
Find the area of each of the figures drawn on the unit square grid paper given below : Mensuration, Foundation Mathematics R.S. Aggarwal ICSE Class 7.
Find the area of each of the figures drawn on the unit square grid paper given below : Mensuration, Foundation Mathematics R.S. Aggarwal ICSE Class 7.
Find the area of each of the figures drawn on the unit square grid paper given below : Mensuration, Foundation Mathematics R.S. Aggarwal ICSE Class 7.
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Find the area of each of the figures drawn on the unit square grid paper given below: (Note: Each unit square has side 1 cm.) 1. 2. 3. 4. Mensuration, Foundation Mathematics R.S. Aggarwal ICSE Class 7.

Full Squares: Counting the solid blue boxes in the main body and sleeves, we get approximately 48 full squares.

∴ 48 full squares = 48 cm2

Half or More Squares: The slanted parts of the sleeves and the curved neckline contribute about 12 squares that are half or more filled.

∴ 12 full squares = 12 cm2

Less than Half: We ignore the squares which are less than half.

Total Area: (48 + 12) cm2 = 60 cm2.

The area of T-shirt = 60 cm2.

Find the area of each of the figures drawn on the unit square grid paper given below: (Note: Each unit square has side 1 cm.) 1. 2. 3. 4. Mensuration, Foundation Mathematics R.S. Aggarwal ICSE Class 7.

Full Squares: Counting the complete, solid blue squares within the neck and the main body of the bottle:

Neck: 4 full squares

Main Body: 47 full squares

Total Full Squares = 51

Area of Full Squares = 51 cm2

Half or More Squares: These are the squares along the slanted "shoulders" and the rounded base corners that are at least half-filled.

Shoulder Slants: 3 squares

Rounded Base: 2 squares

Total Half or More Squares = 5

Area of these Squares = 5 cm2

Less than Half Squares: These are the tiny slivers at the very edges of the rounded corners and the shoulder joints.

Ignore these squares and count them as 0 cm2

Total Area = (51 + 5) cm2 = 56 cm2

The area of Bottle = 56 cm2.

Dividing the shape into rectangles A, B, and C:

Find the area of each of the figures drawn on the unit square grid paper given below: (Note: Each unit square has side 1 cm.) 1. 2. 3. 4. Mensuration, Foundation Mathematics R.S. Aggarwal ICSE Class 7.

Rectangle A (Top Bar): 8 wide x 2 high = 16 cm2

Rectangle B (Middle): 2 wide x 5 high = 10 cm2

Rectangle C (Bottom Bar): 10 wide x 2 high = 20 cm2

Total Area: (16 + 10 + 20) cm2 = 46 cm2

Total area = 46 cm2.

Dividing the shape into rectangles A, B, C and D:

Find the area of each of the figures drawn on the unit square grid paper given below: (Note: Each unit square has side 1 cm.) 1. 2. 3. 4. Mensuration, Foundation Mathematics R.S. Aggarwal ICSE Class 7.

Rectangle A (Backbone): 2 wide x 12 high = 24 cm2

Rectangle B (Top Arm): 6 wide x 2 high = 12 cm2

Rectangle C (Middle Arm): 4 wide x 2 high = 8 cm2

Rectangle D (Bottom Arm): 6 wide x 2 high = 12 cm2

Total Area: (24 + 12 + 8 + 12) cm2 = 56 cm2

Total area = 56 cm2.

1Exercise 23(C)

Find the perimeter and area of a rectangle having:

(i) Length = 16 cm, Breadth = 12 cm

(ii) Length = 9.6 cm, Breadth = 1.5 cm

(iii) Length = 8 m, Breadth = 9 dm

(iv) Length = 6 hm, Breadth = 8 dam

(v) Length = 1 m 25 cm, Breadth = 80 cm

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(i) Length = 16 cm, Breadth = 12 cm

Perimeter of a rectangle = 2(Length + Breadth)

= 2(16 cm + 12 cm)

= 2(28 cm)

= 56 cm

Area of a rectangle = (Length × Breadth)

= (16 cm × 12 cm)

= 192 cm2

Perimeter = 56 cm, Area = 192 cm2.

(ii) Length = 9.6 cm, Breadth = 1.5 cm

Perimeter of a rectangle = 2(Length + Breadth)

= 2(9.6 cm + 1.5 cm)

= 2(11.1 cm)

= 22.2 cm

Area of a rectangle = (Length × Breadth)

= (9.6 cm × 1.5 cm)

= 14.4 cm2

Perimeter = 22.2 cm, Area = 14.4 cm2.

(iii) Length = 8 m, Breadth = 9 dm

First, let us convert length into dm:

1 m = 10 dm

∴ 8 m = 80 dm

Perimeter of a rectangle = 2(Length + Breadth)

= 2(80 dm + 9 dm)

= 2(89 dm)

= 178 dm

Area of a rectangle = (Length × Breadth)

= (80 dm × 9 dm)

= 720 dm2

Perimeter = 178 dm, Area = 720 dm2.

(iv) Length = 6 hm, Breadth = 8 dam

First, let us convert length and breadth into m:

1 hm = 100 m

∴ 6 hm = 600 m

1 dam = 10 m

∴ 8 dam = 80 m

Perimeter of a rectangle = 2(Length + Breadth)

= 2(600 m + 80 m)

= 2(680 m)

= 1360 m

Area of a rectangle = (Length × Breadth)

= (600 m × 80 m)

= 48000 m2

Perimeter = 1360 m, Area = 48000 m2.

(v) Length = 1 m 25 cm, Breadth = 80 cm

First, let us convert length to cm:

1 m = 100 cm

∴ 1 m 25 cm = (100 + 25) cm = 125 cm

Perimeter of a rectangle = 2(Length + Breadth)

= 2(125 cm + 80 cm)

= 2(205 cm)

= 410 cm

Area of a rectangle = (Length × Breadth)

= (125 cm × 80 cm)

= 10000 cm2

Perimeter = 410 cm, Area = 10000 cm2

2Exercise 23(C)

Find the perimeter and area of a square whose side measures:

(i) 14 cm

(ii) 3.5 cm

(iii) 1 m 20 cm

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(i)

Given:

Side = 14 cm

Perimeter of a square = 4 × side

= 4 × 14 cm

= 56 cm

Area of a square = (side)2

= (14 cm)2

= 196 cm2

Perimeter = 56 cm, Area = 196 cm2

(ii)

Given:

Side = 3.5 cm

Perimeter of a square = 4 × side

= 4 × 3.5 cm

= 14 cm

Area of a square = (side)2

= (3.5 cm)2

= 12.25 cm2

Perimeter = 14 cm, Area = 12.25 cm2

(iii)

Given:

Side = 1 m 20 cm

First, let us convert side into m:

100 cm = 1 m

∴ 1 m 20 cm = (1 + 0.2) m = 1.2 m

Perimeter of a square = 4 × side

= 4 × 1.2 m

= 4.8 m

Area of a square = (side)2

= (1.2 m)2

= 1.44 m2

Perimeter = 4.8 m, Area = 1.44 m2

3Exercise 23(C)

The perimeter of a rectangular plot of land is 240 m and its length is 63 m. Find the breadth and area of the plot.

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Given:

Perimeter = 240 m

Length = 63 m

We know the formula,

Perimeter of a rectangle = 2(Length + Breadth)

240 m = 2(63 m + Breadth)

240 m = (2 × 63 m + 2 × Breadth)

240 m = 126 m + (2 × Breadth)

240 m - 126 m = 2 × Breadth

114 m = 2 × Breadth

⇒ Breadth = $\frac{114}{2}$ m

⇒ Breadth = 57 m

Area of a rectangle = (Length × Breadth)

= (63 m × 57 m)

= 3591 m2

Breadth = 57 m, Area = 3591 m2

4Exercise 23(C)

The perimeter of a rectangular grassy plot is 189 m and its breadth is 10.5 m. Find the length and area of the plot.

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Given:

Perimeter = 189 m

Breadth = 10.5 m

We know the formula,

Perimeter of a rectangle = 2(Length + Breadth)

189 m = 2(Length + 10.5 m)

189 m = (2 × Length + 2 × 10.5 m)

189 m = (2 × Length) + 21 m

189 m - 21 m = 2 × Length

168 m = 2 × Length

⇒ Length = $\frac{168}{2}$ m

⇒ Length = 84 m

Area of a rectangle = (Length × Breadth)

= (84 m × 10.5 m)

= 882 m2

Length = 84 m, Area = 882 m2

5Exercise 23(C)

A rectangular garden is 175 m long and 96 m broad. Find the cost of fencing it at ₹ 17.50 per metre. Also, find the cost of ploughing it at ₹ 4.50 per square metre.

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This problem requires two different measurements: Perimeter for fencing and Area for ploughing.

Given:

Length = 175 m

Breadth = 96 m

Rate of fencing = ₹ 17.50 per metre

Rate of ploughing = ₹ 4.50 per square metre

We know the formula,

Perimeter of a rectangle = 2(Length + Breadth)

= 2(175 m + 96 m)

= 2(271 m)

= 542 m

Total cost of fencing = Perimeter × Rate of fencing

= 542 m × 17.50

= ₹ 9485

Area of a rectangle = (Length × Breadth)

= (175 m × 96 m)

= 16800 m2

Total cost of ploughing = Area × Rate of ploughing

= 16800 m2 × ₹ 4.50

= ₹ 75600

Cost of fencing = ₹ 9485, Cost of ploughing = ₹ 75600.

6Exercise 23(C)

Square tiles of side 20 cm are to be laid on the floor of a room 10 m by 4.5 m. How many tiles will be needed? Find the cost of putting the tiles at ₹ 131.40 per tile.

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To find the number of tiles, we divide the total area of the floor by the area of a single tile.

Given:

Rate of cost of putting the tiles = ₹ 131.40 per tile.

Floor Length = 10 m = 1000 cm

Floor Breadth = 4.5 m = 450 cm

Side of square tile = 20 cm

Tile is in square shape,

∴ Area of tile = (Side)2

= (20 cm)2

= 400 cm2

Floor is in rectangular shape,

∴ Area of floor = Floor Length × Floor Breadth

= 1000 cm × 450 cm

= 450000 cm2

Number of tiles = $\frac{\text{Area of floor}}{\text{Area of tile}}$

= $\frac{450000}{400}$

= 1125

Cost of putting the tiles = Number of tiles × Rate

= 1125 × ₹ 131.40

= ₹ 147825

Number of tiles = 1125, Cost of putting the tiles = ₹ 147825.

7Exercise 23(C)

The area of a rectangular park is 1560 m2 and its breadth is 24 m. Find the length and perimeter of the park. Also, find the cost of fencing it at ₹ 22.50 per metre.

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Given:

Area = 1560 m2

Breadth = 24 m

Rate of cost of fencing = ₹ 22.50 per metre

We know the formula,

Area of a rectangle = Length × Breadth

1560 m2 = Length × 24 m

⇒ Length = $\frac{1560}{24}$ m

⇒ Length = 65 m

Perimeter of a rectangle = 2(Length + Breadth)

= 2(65 m + 24 m)

= 2(89 m)

= 178 m

Cost of fencing = Perimeter × Rate

= 178 m × ₹ 22.50

= ₹ 4005

Length = 65 m, Perimeter = 178 m, Cost of fencing = ₹ 4005.

8Exercise 23(C)

Find the perimeter of a square whose area is 196 cm2.

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Given:

Area = 196 cm2

We know the formula,

Area of a square = (Side)2

196 cm2 = (Side)2

⇒ Side = $\sqrt{196}$ cm

⇒ Side = 14 cm

Perimeter of a square = 4 × Side

= 4 × 14 cm

= 56 cm

The perimeter of a square = 56 cm

9Exercise 23(C)

The area of a square field is 1 hectare. What is its perimeter?

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Given:

Area = 1 hectare

Converting area into m2:

1 hectare (ha) = 10000 m2

We know that,

Area of a square = (Side)2

10000 m2 = (Side)2

⇒ Side = $\sqrt{10000}$ m

⇒ Side = 100 m

Perimeter of a square = 4 × Side

= 4 × 100 m

= 400 m

The perimeter of a square field = 400 m.

10Exercise 23(C)

It costs ₹ 5400 to fence a square field at ₹ 13.50 per metre. Find

(i) the length of the side of the field

(ii) the area of the field.

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Given:

Total cost = ₹ 5400

Rate of fencing = ₹ 13.50 per metre

(i) the length of the side of the field

Perimeter of the field = $\frac{\text{Total cost of fencing}}{\text{Rate per metre}}$

= $\frac{5400}{13.50}$ m

= 400 m

We know the formula,

Perimeter = 4 × Side

⇒ Side = $\frac{\text{Perimeter}}{4}$

= $\frac{400}{4}$ m

= 100 m

The length of the side of the field = 100 m.

(ii) the area of the field

Area of a square = (Side)2

= (100 m)2

= 10000 m2

The area of the field = 10000 m2.

11Exercise 23(C)

A rectangular plot of land is 50 m long. The cost of levelling the plot at ₹ 12.50 per m2 is ₹ 20000. Find

(i) the area of the plot;

(ii) the breadth of the plot;

(iii) the perimeter of the plot.

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Given:

Length = 50 m

Rate of cost of levelling = ₹ 12.50 per m2

Total cost = ₹ 20000

(i) the area of the plot

Area = $\frac{\text{Total cost}}{\text{Rate}}$

= $\frac{20000}{12.50}$ m2

= 1600 m2

The area of the plot = 1600 m2.

(ii) the breadth of the plot

We know the formula,

Area of a rectangle = Length × Breadth

1600 m2 = 50 m × Breadth

⇒ Breadth = $\frac{1600}{50}$ m

⇒ Breadth = 32 m

The breadth of the plot = 32 m.

(iii) the perimeter of the plot

Perimeter of a rectangle = 2(Length + Breadth)

= 2(50 m + 32 m)

= 2(82 m)

= 164 m

The perimeter of the plot = 164 m.

12Exercise 23(C)

Find the area and perimeter of the shaded part in each of the following figures.

(i)

Find the area and perimeter of the shaded part in each of the following figures. Mensuration, Foundation Mathematics R.S. Aggarwal ICSE Class 7.

(ii)

Find the area and perimeter of the shaded part in each of the following figures. Mensuration, Foundation Mathematics R.S. Aggarwal ICSE Class 7.

(iii)

Find the area and perimeter of the shaded part in each of the following figures. Mensuration, Foundation Mathematics R.S. Aggarwal ICSE Class 7.

(iv)

Find the area and perimeter of the shaded part in each of the following figures. Mensuration, Foundation Mathematics R.S. Aggarwal ICSE Class 7.
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(i)

Let us partition the given figure into suitable rectangles by drawing the dotted lines, as shown below:

Find the area and perimeter of the shaded part in each of the following figures. (i) (ii) (iii) (iv). Mensuration, Foundation Mathematics R.S. Aggarwal ICSE Class 7.

Thus, we obtain the rectangles ABKL, CDIJ and EFGH.

∴ Area of shaded figure = Area rectangle ABKL + Area rectangle CDIJ + Area rectangle EFGH

= (AB × AL) + (CD × DI) + (EF × FG)

= (9 m × 2 m) + (2.5 m × (1.5 m + 1 m + 4.5 m)) + (18 m × 1 m)

= 18 m2 + (2.5 m × 7 m) + 18 m2

= 18 m2 + 17.5 m2 + 18 m2

= 53.5 m2

Perimeter of shaded figure = AB + BC + CD + DE + EF + FG + GH + HI + IJ + JK + KL + LA

= 9 m + 2.5 m + 2.5 m + 1.5 m + 18 m + 1 m + 18 m + 4.5 m + 2.5 m + 2.5 m + 9 m + 2 m

= 73 m

Area = 53.5 m2, Perimeter = 73 m

(ii)

Let us partition the given figure into suitable rectangles by drawing the dotted lines, as shown below:

Find the area and perimeter of the shaded part in each of the following figures. (i) (ii) (iii) (iv). Mensuration, Foundation Mathematics R.S. Aggarwal ICSE Class 7.

Thus, we obtain the rectangles ABKJ, BCDE and FGHI.

∴ Area of shaded figure = Area rectangle ABKJ + Area rectangle BCDE + Area rectangle FGHI

= (BJ × KJ) + (CD × BC) + (GH × IH)

= ((2 + 4 + 2 + 6) m × 2 m) + (2 m × 5 m) + (2 m × 4 m)

= (14 m × 2 m) + 10 m2 + 8 m2

= 28 m2 + 18 m2

= 46 m2

Perimeter of shaded figure = AK + KJ + JI + IH + HG + GF + FE + ED + DC + CA

= 14 m + 2 m + 6 m + 4 m + 2 m + 4 m + 4 m + 5 m + 2 m + 7 m

= 50 m

Area = 46 m2, Perimeter = 50 m

(iii)

Let us partition the given figure into suitable rectangles by drawing the dotted lines, as shown below:

Find the area and perimeter of the shaded part in each of the following figures. (i) (ii) (iii) (iv). Mensuration, Foundation Mathematics R.S. Aggarwal ICSE Class 7.

Thus, we obtain the rectangles ABQR, EFNO, IJKL, CDPQ and GHLM.

∴ Area of shaded figure = Area rectangle ABQR + Area rectangle EFNO + Area rectangle IJKL + Area rectangle CDPQ + Area rectangle GHLM

= (AR × AB) + (EO × EF) + (JK × IJ) + (CD × CQ) + (GH × GM)

= (9 m × 2 m) + ((9 + 2) m × 2 m) + (9 m × 2 m) + (2 m × 3 m) + (2 m × 3 m)

= 18 m2 + (11 m × 2 m) + 18 m2 + 6 m2 + 6 m2

= 18 m2 + 22 m2 + 18 m2 + 6 m2 + 6 m2

= 70 m2

Perimeter of shaded figure = AR + RP + PO + ON + NM + MK + KJ + JI + IH + HG + GF + FE + ED + DC + CB + BA

= 9 m + 4 m + 2 m + 2 m + 2 m + 4 m + 9 m + 2 m + 6 m + 2 m + 6 m + 2 m + 6 m + 2 m + 6 m + 2 m

= 66 m

Area = 70 m2, Perimeter = 66 m

(iv)

Let us partition the given figure into suitable rectangles by drawing the dotted lines, as shown below:

Find the area and perimeter of the shaded part in each of the following figures. (i) (ii) (iii) (iv). Mensuration, Foundation Mathematics R.S. Aggarwal ICSE Class 7.

Thus, we obtain the rectangles ABCL, IFGH and KDEJ.

∴ Area of shaded figure = Area rectangle ABCL + Area rectangle IFGH + Area rectangle KDEJ

= (AB × BC) + (IF × FG) + (KJ × KD)

= (15 m × 3 m) + ((8 + 8 + 5) m × 2 m) + (8 m × 5 m)

= 45 m2 + (21 m × 2 m) + 40 m2

= 85 m2 + 42 m2

= 127 m2

Perimeter of shaded figure = AB + BC + CD + DE + EF + FG + GH + HI + IJ + JK + KL + LA

= 15 m + 3 m + 5 m + 8 m + 8 m + 2 m + 21 m + 2 m + 8 m + 8 m + 5 m + 3 m

= 88 m

Area = 127 m2, Perimeter = 88 m

1Exercise 23(D)

A room is 10 m long and 6 m broad. It is surrounded by a verandah which is 2 m wide all around it. Find the cost of flooring the verandah with marble at ₹ 236 per m2.

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To find the area of the verandah, we calculate the area of the outer rectangle (room + verandah) and subtract the area of the inner rectangle (room).

A room is 10 m long and 6 m broad. It is surrounded by a verandah which is 2 m wide all around it. Find the cost of flooring the verandah with marble at ₹ 236 per m 2. Mensuration, Foundation Mathematics R.S. Aggarwal ICSE Class 7.

Given:

Inner (Room): Length = 10 m, Breadth = 6 m

Outer (Room + Verandah): Since the verandah is 2 m wide on all sides, we add 2 + 2 = 4 m to both dimensions.

Outer Length = 10 + 4 = 14 m

Outer Breadth = 6 + 4 = 10 m

Rate of cost of flooring = ₹ 236 per m2

Area of Inner Room = Inner Length x Inner Breadth

= 10 x 6

= 60 m2

Area of Outer Rectangle = Inner Length x Inner Breadth

= 14 m x 10 m

= 140 m2

Area of Verandah = Outer Area - Inner Area

= 140 m2 - 60 m2

= 80 m2

Cost of flooring the verandah:

Total cost = Area of Verandah x Rate

= ₹ 80 x 236

= ₹ 18880

The cost of flooring the verandah = ₹ 18880

2Exercise 23(D)

A hall is 16 m long and 12 m broad. Find the cost of carpeting it at ₹ 615 per m2, after leaving a margin of 1 metre all around.

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In this case, the carpet is smaller than the room because a margin is left all around. We find the area of the carpeted portion.

A hall is 16 m long and 12 m broad. Find the cost of carpeting it at ₹ 615 per m 2, after leaving a margin of 1 metre all around. Mensuration, Foundation Mathematics R.S. Aggarwal ICSE Class 7.

Given:

Hall: Length = 16 m, Breadth = 12 m

Carpeted Area: A margin of 1 m is left on all sides, so we subtract 1 + 1 = 2 m from the hall's dimensions.

Carpet Length = 16 - 2 = 14 m

Carpet Breadth = 12 - 2 = 10 m

Rate of cost of carpeting = ₹ 615 per m2

Area of Carpet = Carpet Length x Carpet Breadth

= 14 m x 10 m

= 140 m2

Cost of carpeting:

Total cost = Area of Carpet x Rate

= ₹ 140 x 615

= ₹ 86100

The cost of carpeting = ₹ 86100

3Exercise 23(D)

A sheet of paper measures 35 cm by 25 cm. A strip of 5 cm width is cut from it, all around. Find the area of the remaining sheet and also the area of the cut-out strip.

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In this problem, the strip is removed from the inside of the original sheet.

A sheet of paper measures 35 cm by 25 cm. A strip of 5 cm width is cut from it, all around. Find the area of the remaining sheet and also the area of the cut-out strip. Mensuration, Foundation Mathematics R.S. Aggarwal ICSE Class 7.

Given:

Original Sheet: Length = 35 cm, Breadth = 25 cm

Remaining Sheet: A 5 cm strip is removed from all sides, so we subtract 5 + 5 = 10 cm from both dimensions.

Remaining Sheet Length = 35 - 10 = 25 cm

Remaining Sheet Breadth = 25 - 10 = 15 cm

Area of Remaining Sheet = Remaining Sheet Length x Remaining Sheet Breadth

= 25 cm x 15 cm

= 375 cm2

Area of Original Sheet = Original Sheet Length x Original Sheet Breadth

= 35 cm x 25 cm

= 875 cm2

Area of Cut-out Strip = Area of Original Sheet - Area of Remaining Sheet

= 875 cm2 - 375 cm2

= 500 cm2

Area of Remaining Sheet = 375 cm2, Area of Cut-out Strip = 500 cm2

4Exercise 23(D)

A path 3 m wide is running along the inside of the boundary of a rectangular field 116 m by 76 m. How much money is needed to gravel the path at ₹ 42.50 per m2?

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A path 3 m wide is running along the inside of the boundary of a rectangular field 116 m by 76 m. How much money is needed to gravel the path at ₹ 42.50 per m 2? Mensuration, Foundation Mathematics R.S. Aggarwal ICSE Class 7.

Given:

Outer Field: Length = 116 m, Breadth = 76 m

Inner Field (excluding path): Subtract 2 x 3 m = 6 m from both dimensions.

Inner Length = 116 - 6 = 110 m

Inner Breadth = 76 - 6 = 70 m

Rate = ₹ 42.50 per m2

Area of Outer Field = Outer Length x Outer Breadth

= 116 m x 76 m

= 8816 m2

Area of Inner Field = Inner Length x Inner Breadth

= 110 m x 70 m = 7700 m2

Area of Path = Outer Area - Inner Area

= 8816 m2 - 7700 m2

= 1116 m2

Cost needed to gravel the path:

Total cost = Area of Path x Rate

= ₹ 1116 x 42.50

= ₹ 47430

Money needed to gravel the path = ₹ 47430

5Exercise 23(D)

A path 2.5 m wide is running around a rectangular grassy plot 40 m by 35 m. Find the area of the path and the money needed for tilling it at ₹ 115.60 per m2.

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A path 2.5 m wide is running around a rectangular grassy plot 40 m by 35 m. Find the area of the path and the money needed for tilling it at ₹ 115.60 per m 2. Mensuration, Foundation Mathematics R.S. Aggarwal ICSE Class 7.

Given:

Inner Plot: Length = 35 m, Breadth = 40 m

Outer Rectangle (Plot + Path): Add 2 x 2.5 m = 5 m to both dimensions.

Outer Length = 35 + 5 = 40 m

Outer Breadth = 40 + 5 = 45 m

Rate = ₹ 115.60 per m2

Area of Outer Rectangle = Outer Length x Outer Breadth

= 40 m x 45 m = 1800 m2

Area of Inner Plot = Inner Length x Inner Length

= 35 m x 40 m = 1400 m2

Area of Path = Area of Outer Rectangle - Area of Inner Plot

= 1800 m2 - 1400 m2

= 400 m2

Money needed for tilling the path = Area of Path x Rate

= ₹ 400 x 115.60

= ₹ 46240

Area of Path = 400 m2, Money needed for tilling the path = ₹ 46240

6Exercise 23(D)

A rectangular lawn 115 m long and 64 m broad has two cross-paths at right-angles, one 2 m wide, running parallel to its length and the other 2.5 m wide, running parallel to its breadth. Find the cost of gravelling the paths at ₹ 114 per m2.

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A rectangular lawn 115 m long and 64 m broad has two cross-paths at right-angles, one 2 m wide, running parallel to its length and the other 2.5 m wide, running parallel to its breadth. Find the cost of gravelling the paths at ₹ 114 per m 2. Mensuration, Foundation Mathematics R.S. Aggarwal ICSE Class 7.

Let ABCD be one path:

Length = 115 m

Breadth = 2 m

Area of ABCD = Length x Breadth

= 115 m x 2 m

= 230 m2

Let EFGH be another path:

Length = 64 m

Breadth = 2.5 m

Area of EFGH = Length x Breadth

= 64 m x 2.5 m

= 160 m2

Then, JKLM is the area common to both:

Length = 2.5 m

Breadth = 2 m

Area of JKLM = Length x Breadth

= 2.5 m x 2 m

= 5 m2

∴ Area of cross-paths = Area ABCD + Area EFGH - Area JKLM

= 230 m2 + 160 m2 - 5 m2

= 390 m2 - 5 m2

= 385 m2

Cost of gravelling the paths:

Rate of gravelling = ₹ 114 per m2

Total cost = Area of cross-paths x Rate

= ₹ 385 x 114

= ₹ 43890

The cost of gravelling the paths = ₹ 43890

7Exercise 23(D)

The central hall of a school is 22 m long and 15.5 m wide. A carpet is to be laid on the floor leaving a strip of 75 cm width from the walls uncovered. Find the area of the carpet and the area of the strip left uncovered.

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The central hall of a school is 22 m long and 15.5 m wide. A carpet is to be laid on the floor leaving a strip of 75 cm width from the walls uncovered. Find the area of the carpet and the area of the strip left uncovered. Mensuration, Foundation Mathematics R.S. Aggarwal ICSE Class 7.

Given:

Length of the hall = 22 m

Breadth of the hall = 15.5 m

Area of the hall = Length x Breadth

= 22 m x 15.5 m

= 341 m2

The carpet leaves a strip of 75 cm uncovered all around.

Converting strip width to m:

1 m = 100 cm

∴ 75 cm = 0.75 m

Since the strip is on all sides, we must subtract the width twice from both the length and the breadth of the hall:

Length of the carpet = 22 m - (0.75 m + 0.75 m)

= 22 m - 1.5 m

= 20.5 m

Breadth of the carpet = 15.5 m - (0.75 m + 0.75 m)

= 15.5 m - 1.5 m

= 14 m

Area of the carpet = Length of the carpet x Breadth of the carpet

= 20.5 m x 14 m

= 287 m2

Area of the Uncovered Strip: The strip is the area between the hall floor and the carpet.

Area of strip = Area of hall floor - Area of carpet

= 341 m2 - 287 m2

= 54 m2

Area of the carpet = 287 m2, Area of strip = 54 m2

8Exercise 23(D)

Find the area of the shaded region in each of the following figures :

(i)

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(ii)

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(i)

From the figure,

Inner Rectangle Dimensions:

Inner Length = 12 m

Inner Breadth = 9 m

Area of Inner rectangle = Inner Length x Inner Breadth

= 12 m x 9 m

= 108 m2

Outer Rectangle Dimensions:

To find the outer dimensions, add the width of the shaded border to both sides:

Outer Length = 12 m + (3 m + 3 m )

= 12 m + 6 m

= 18 m

Outer Breadth = 9 m + (2 m + 2 m)

= 9 m + 4 m

= 13 m

Area of Outer rectangle = Outer Length x Outer Breadth

= 18 m x 13 m

= 234 m2

Area of shaded region = Area of Outer rectangle - Area of Inner rectangle

= 234 m2 - 108 m2

= 126 m2

Area of shaded region = 126 m2

(ii)

From the figure,

Horizontal path dimensions:

Length = 150 m

Breadth = 2.5 m

Area 1 = Length x Breadth

= 150 m x 2.5 m

= 375 m2

Vertical path dimensions:

Length = 50 m

Breadth = 1.6 m

Area 2 = Length x Breadth

= 50 m x 1.6 m

= 80 m2

Overlapping area: The overlap is a rectangle where the widths of the two paths meet.

Overlapping area = 2.5 m x 1.6 m

= 4 m2

Area of the shaded region = (Area 1 + Area 2) - Overlapping area

= (375 m2 + 80 m2) - 4 m2

= 455 m2 - 4 m2

= 451 m2

Area of shaded region = 451 m2

1Exercise 23(E)

Find the area of the triangle, having

(i) base = 16 cm, height = 7.5 cm

(ii) base = 5.6 m, height = 3.5 m

(iii) base = 6.4 m, height = 8 dm

(iv) base = 9.5 cm, height = 6 mm

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(i)

Given:

base = 16 cm, height = 7.5 cm

We have the formula,

Area of the triangle = $\frac{1}{2}$ x base x height

= $\frac{1}{2}$ x 16 cm x 7.5 cm

= $\frac{1}{1}$ x 8 cm x 7.5 cm

= 60 cm2

Area of the triangle = 60 cm2

(ii)

Given:

base = 5.6 m, height = 3.5 m

We have the formula,

Area of the triangle = $\frac{1}{2}$ x base x height

= $\frac{1}{2}$ x 5.6 m x 3.5 m

= $\frac{1}{1}$ x 2.8 m x 3.5 m

= 9.8 m2

Area of the triangle = 9.8 m2

(iii)

Given:

base = 6.4 m, height = 8 dm

Converting base into dm:

1 m = 10 dm

∴ 6.4 m = 64 dm

We have the formula,

Area of the triangle = $\frac{1}{2}$ x base x height

= $\frac{1}{2}$ x 64 dm x 8 dm

= $\frac{1}{1}$ x 32 dm x 8 dm

= 256 dm2

Area of the triangle = 256 dm2

(iv)

Given:

base = 9.5 cm, height = 6 mm

Converting height into cm:

1 cm = 10 mm

∴ 6 mm = 0.6 cm

We have the formula,

Area of the triangle = $\frac{1}{2}$ x base x height

= $\frac{1}{2}$ x 0.6 cm x 9.5 cm

= $\frac{1}{1}$ x 0.3 cm x 9.5 cm

= 2.85 cm2

Area of the triangle = 2.85 cm2

2Exercise 23(E)

Find the height of the triangle whose :

(i) area = 28.9 m2 base = 8.5 m

(ii) area = 56 dm2 base = 2.8 m

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(i)

Given:

area = 28.9 m2 base = 8.5 m

We have the formula,

Area of the triangle = $\frac{1}{2}$ x base x height

$$\begin{aligned}\phantom{=} \text{height} = \frac{2 \times \text{Area}}{\text{base}} \\[1em] = \frac{2 \times 28.9 \text{ m}^2}{8.5 \text{ m}} \\[1em] = \frac{57.8 \text{ m}^2}{8.5 \text{ m}} \\[1em] = 6.8 \text{ m}\end{aligned}$$

The height of the triangle = 6.8 m

(ii)

Given:

area = 56 dm2 base = 2.8 m

Converting base into dm:

1 m = 10 dm

∴ 2.8 m = 28 dm

We have the formula,

Area of the triangle = $\frac{1}{2}$ x base x height

$$\begin{aligned}\phantom{=} \text{height} = \frac{2 \times \text{Area}}{\text{base}} \\[1em] = \frac{2 \times 56 \text{ dm}^2}{28 \text{ dm}} \\[1em] = \frac{2 \times 2 \text{ dm}^2}{1 \text{ dm}} \\[1em] = 4 \text{ dm}\end{aligned}$$

The height of the triangle = 4 dm

3Exercise 23(E)

Find the base of the triangle whose :

(i) area = 4.2 m2 height = 2.4 m

(ii) area = 2.4 dm2, height = 80 cm

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(i)

Given:

area = 4.2 m2 height = 2.4 m

We have the formula,

Area of the triangle = $\frac{1}{2}$ x base x height

$$\begin{aligned}\phantom{=} \text{base} = \frac{2 \times \text{Area}}{\text{height}} \\[1em] = \frac{2 \times 4.2 \text{ m}^2}{2.4 \text{ m}} \\[1em] = \frac{1 \times 4.2 \text{ m}^2}{1.2 \text{ m}} \\[1em] = 3.5 \text{ m} \\[1em]\end{aligned}$$

= 3.5 m

The base of the triangle = 3.5 m

(ii)

Given:

area = 2.4 dm2, height = 80 cm

Converting area into cm:

1 dm2 = 100 cm2

∴ 2.4 dm2 = 240 cm2

We have the formula,

Area of the triangle = $\frac{1}{2}$ x base x height

$$\begin{aligned}\phantom{=} \text{base} = \frac{2 \times \text{Area}}{\text{height}} \\[1em] = \frac{2 \times 240 \text{ cm}^2}{80 \text{ cm}} \\[1em] = \frac{2 \times 3 \text{ cm}^2}{1 \text{ cm}} \\[1em] = 6 \text{ cm}\end{aligned}$$

The base of the triangle = 6 cm

4Exercise 23(E)

Find the area of the triangle whose sides are 13 cm, 20 cm and 21 cm. Also find the altitude of the triangle corresponding to the largest side.

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Find the area of the triangle whose sides are 13 cm, 20 cm and 21 cm. Also find the altitude of the triangle corresponding to the largest side. Mensuration, Foundation Mathematics R.S. Aggarwal ICSE Class 7.

Given:

Sides: a = 13 cm, b = 20 cm, c = 21 cm

s = $\frac{1}{2}$ x (a + b + c)

= $\frac{1}{2}$ x (13 + 20 + 21) cm

= $\frac{1}{2}$ x 54 cm

= $\frac{1}{1}$ x 27 cm

= 27 cm

Area of the triangle = $\sqrt{s(s - a)(s - b)(s - c)}$

$$\begin{aligned}= \sqrt{27(27 - 13)(27 - 20)(27 - 21)} \text{ cm}^2 \\[1em] = \sqrt{27 \times 14 \times 7 \times 6} \text{ cm}^2 \\[1em] = \sqrt{(3 \times 3 \times 3) \times (2 \times 7) \times 7 \times (2 \times 3)} \text{ cm}^2 \\[1em] = \sqrt{3^4 \times 2^2 \times 7^2} \text{ cm}^2 \\[1em] = 3^2 \times 2 \times 7 \text{ cm}^2 \\[1em] = 9 \times 14 \text{ cm}^2 \\[1em] = 126 \text{ cm}^2\end{aligned}$$

Largest side = 21 cm

Let the altitude corresponding to the largest side be h cm. Then

$$\begin{aligned}\phantom{=} \text{Area} = \frac{1}{2} \times \text{base} \times h \\[1em] 126 \text{ cm}^2 = \frac{1}{2} \times 21 \times h \\[1em] \Rightarrow h = \frac{126 \times 2}{21} \text{ cm} \\[1em] \Rightarrow h = 6 \times 2 \text{ cm} \\[1em] \Rightarrow h = 12 \text{ cm}\end{aligned}$$

Area = 126 cm2, The required height = 12 cm

5Exercise 23(E)

Find the area of the triangle whose sides are 50 cm, 48 cm and 14 cm. Find the height of the triangle corresponding to the side measuring 48 cm.

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Find the area of the triangle whose sides are 50 cm, 48 cm and 14 cm. Find the height of the triangle corresponding to the side measuring 48 cm. Mensuration, Foundation Mathematics R.S. Aggarwal ICSE Class 7.

Given:

Sides: a = 50 cm, b = 48 cm, c = 14 cm

s = $\frac{1}{2}$ x (a + b + c)

= $\frac{1}{2}$ x (50 + 48 + 14) cm

= $\frac{1}{2}$ x 112 cm

= $\frac{1}{1}$ x 56 cm

= 56 cm

Area of the triangle = $\sqrt{s(s - a)(s - b)(s - c)}$

$$\begin{aligned}= \sqrt{56(56 - 50)(56 - 48)(56 - 14)} \text{ cm}^2 \\[1em] = \sqrt{56 \times 6 \times 8 \times 42} \text{ cm}^2 \\[1em] = \sqrt{(8 \times 7) \times (6) \times 8 \times (6 \times 7)} \text{ cm}^2 \\[1em] = \sqrt{8^2 \times 7^2 \times 6^2} \text{ cm}^2 \\[1em] = 8 \times 7 \times 6 \text{ cm}^2 \\[1em] = 336 \text{ cm}^2 \\[1em]\end{aligned}$$

Let the altitude corresponding to the side of 48 cm be h cm. Then

$$\begin{aligned}\phantom{=} \text{Area} = \frac{1}{2} \times \text{base} \times h \\[1em] 336 \text{ cm}^2 = \frac{1}{2} \times 48 \times h \\[1em] \Rightarrow h = \frac{336 \times 2}{48} \text{ cm} \\[1em] \Rightarrow h = 7 \times 2 \text{ cm} \\[1em] \Rightarrow h = 14 \text{ cm}\end{aligned}$$

Area = 336 cm2, The required height = 14 cm

6Exercise 23(E)

Find the area of an isosceles triangle in which each of the equal sides measures 30 cm and the third side is 48 cm long.

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Find the area of an isosceles triangle in which each of the equal sides measures 30 cm and the third side is 48 cm long. Mensuration, Foundation Mathematics R.S. Aggarwal ICSE Class 7.

Given:

Sides: a = 30 cm, b = 30 cm, c = 48 cm

s = $\frac{1}{2}$ x (a + b + c)

= $\frac{1}{2}$ x (30 + 30 + 48) cm

= $\frac{1}{2}$ x 108 cm

= $\frac{1}{1}$ x 54 cm

= 54 cm

Area of the triangle = $\sqrt{s(s - a)(s - b)(s - c)}$

$$\begin{aligned}= \sqrt{54(54 - 30)(54 - 30)(54 - 48)} \text{ cm}^2 \\[1em] = \sqrt{54 \times 24 \times 24 \times 6} \text{ cm}^2 \\[1em] = \sqrt{(6 \times 9) \times 24^2 \times 6} \text{ cm}^2 \\[1em] = \sqrt{6^2 \times 3^2 \times 24^2} \text{ cm}^2 \\[1em] = 6 \times 3 \times 24 \text{ cm}^2 \\[1em] = 432 \text{ cm}^2 \\[1em]\end{aligned}$$

The area of an isosceles triangle = 432 cm2

7Exercise 23(E)

The base and the height of a triangle are in the ratio 5 : 3 and its area is 43.2 m2. Find the base and the height of the triangle.

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Given:

The ratio of height and base of a triangle = 5 : 3

Area of triangle = 43.2 m2

Let the Base (b) = 5x

Let the Height (h) = 3x

Area of triangle = $\frac{1}{2}$ x base x height

43.2 m2 = $\frac{1}{2}$ x (5x) x (3x)

43.2 m2 = $\frac{1}{2}$ x (15x2)

43.2 m2 = $\frac{15 x^2}{2}$

43.2 m2 x 2 = 15x2

86.4 m2 = 15x2

⇒ x2 = $\frac{86.4}{15}$ m2

⇒ x2 = 5.76 m2

⇒ x = $\sqrt{5.76}$ m2

⇒ x = 2.4 m

Base = 5x = 5 x 2.4 m = 12 m

Height = 3x = 3 x 2.4 m = 7.2 m

Base = 12 m, Height = 7.2 m

8Exercise 23(E)

Find the area and the height of an equilateral triangle whose each side measures. (Take √3 = 1.73 in each case) :

(i) 12 cm

(ii) 10 m

(iii) 6.4 m (Take √3 = 1.73 in each case)

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(i)

Given:

Side(a) = 12 cm

Area of the triangle = $\frac{\sqrt{3}}{4}a^2$

$$\begin{aligned}= \frac{\sqrt{3}}{4}(12^2) \text{ cm}^2 \\[1em] = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{4}(144) \text{ cm}^2 \\[1em] = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{1}(36) \text{ cm}^2 \\[1em] = 36\sqrt{3} \text{ cm}^2 \\[1em] = 36 \times 1.73 \text{ cm}^2 \\[1em] = 62.28 \text{ cm}^2\end{aligned}$$

Height of the triangle = $\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}a$

$$\begin{aligned}= \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} \times 12 \text{ cm} \\[1em] = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{1} \times 6 \text{ cm} \\[1em] = 6\sqrt{3} \text{ cm} \\[1em] = 6 \times 1.73 \text{ cm} \\[1em] = 10.38 \text{ cm}\end{aligned}$$

Area = 62.28 cm2, Height = 10.38 cm

(ii)

Given:

Side(a) = 10 m

Area of the triangle = $\frac{\sqrt{3}}{4}a^2$

$$\begin{aligned}= \frac{\sqrt{3}}{4}(10^2) \text{ m}^2 \\[1em] = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{4}(100) \text{ m}^2 \\[1em] = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{1}(25) \text{ m}^2 \\[1em] = 25\sqrt{3} \text{ m}^2 \\[1em] = 25 \times 1.73 \text{ m}^2 \\[1em] = 43.25 \text{ m}^2\end{aligned}$$

Height of the triangle = $\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}a$

$$\begin{aligned}= \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} \times 10 \text{ m} \\[1em] = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{1} \times 5 \text{ m} \\[1em] = 5\sqrt{3} \text{ m} \\[1em] = 5 \times 1.73 \text{ m} \\[1em] = 8.65 \text{ m}\end{aligned}$$

Area = 43.25 m2, Height = 8.65 m

(iii)

Given:

Side(a) = 6.4 m

Area of the triangle = $\frac{\sqrt{3}}{4}a^2$

$$\begin{aligned}= \frac{\sqrt{3}}{4}(6.4^2) \text{ m}^2 \\[1em] = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{4}(40.96) \text{ m}^2 \\[1em] = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{1}(10.24) \text{ m}^2 \\[1em] = 10.24\sqrt{3} \text{ m}^2 \\[1em] = 10.24 \times 1.73 \text{ m}^2 \\[1em] = 17.7152 \text{ m}^2\end{aligned}$$

Height of the triangle = $\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}a$

$$\begin{aligned}= \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} \times 6.4 \text{ m} \\[1em] = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{1} \times 3.2 \text{ m} \\[1em] = 3.2\sqrt{3} \text{ m} \\[1em] = 3.2 \times 1.73 \text{ m} \\[1em] =5.536 \text{ m}\end{aligned}$$

Area = 17.7152 m2, Height = 5.536 m

9Exercise 23(E)

Find the area of a right triangle whose hypotenuse is 26 cm long and one of the sides containing the right angle measures 10 cm.

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Find the area of a right triangle whose hypotenuse is 26 cm long and one of the sides containing the right angle measures 10 cm. Mensuration, Foundation Mathematics R.S. Aggarwal ICSE Class 7.

Let ABC be the right angle triangle.

Hypotenuse AC = 26 cm

One side AB = 10 cm

BC2 = AC2 - AB2

BC2 = 262 - 102

BC2 = 676 - 100

BC2 = 576

BC = $\sqrt{576}$

BC = 24 cm

∴ Area of the triangle = $\frac{1}{2}$ x base x height

= $\frac{1}{2}$ x BC x AB

= $\frac{1}{2}$ x (24 x 10) cm2

= $\frac{1}{2}$ x 240 cm2

= $\frac{1}{1}$ x 120 cm2

= 120 cm2

Area of the triangle = 120 cm2

10Exercise 23(E)

The area of a right triangle is 240 cm2 and one of its legs is 16 cm long. Find the length of the other leg.

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The area of a right triangle is 240 cm 2 and one of its legs is 16 cm long. Find the length of the other leg. Mensuration, Foundation Mathematics R.S. Aggarwal ICSE Class 7.

Given:

Area = 240 cm2

One leg (AB) = 16 cm

Let the other leg (BC) be x.

We know the formula:

∴ Area of the triangle = $\frac{1}{2}$ x base x height

240 cm2 = $\frac{1}{2}$ x BC x AB

240 cm2 = $\frac{1}{2}$ x (x x 16 cm)

240 cm2 = $\frac{1}{1}$ x (x x 8 cm)

⇒ x = $\frac{240 \text{ cm}^2}{8 \text{ cm}}$

⇒ x = 30 cm

∴ BC = 30 cm

Length of the other leg = 30 cm

11Exercise 23(E)

The legs of a right triangle are in the ratio 3 : 4 and its area is 1014 cm2. Find its hypotenuse.

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The legs of a right triangle are in the ratio 3: 4 and its area is 1014 cm 2. Find its hypotenuse. Mensuration, Foundation Mathematics R.S. Aggarwal ICSE Class 7.

Given:

Area = 1014 cm2

Let the legs be 3x and 4x

Area of the triangle = $\frac{1}{2}$ x base x height

1014 cm2 = $\frac{1}{2}$ x (3x) x (4x)

1014 cm2 = $\frac{1}{2}$ x (12x2)

1014 cm2 = $\frac{1}{1}$ x 6x2

⇒ x2 = $\frac{1014}{6}$ cm2

⇒ x2 = 169 cm2

⇒ x = $\sqrt{169}$ cm2

⇒ x = 13 cm

AB = 3x = 3 x 13 = 39 cm

BC = 4x = 4 x 13 = 52 cm

Hypotenuse2 = AB2 + BC2

AC2 = (392 + 522) cm2

AC2 = (1521 + 2704) cm2

AC2 = 4225 cm2

AC = $\sqrt{4225}$ cm2

AC = 65 cm

Hypotenuse = 65 cm

12Exercise 23(E)

The sides of a triangle are in the ratio 13 : 14 : 15 and its perimeter is 84 cm. Find the area of the triangle.

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Let the sides be 13x, 14x and 15x

Perimeter of the triangle = 84 cm

Perimeter of the triangle = AB + BC + AC

84 cm = 13x + 14x + 15x

84 cm = 42x

⇒ x = $\frac{84}{42}$ cm

⇒ x = 2 cm

∴ AB = 13x = 13 x 2 = 26 cm

BC = 14x = 14 x 2 = 28 cm

AC = 15x = 15 x 2 = 30 cm

s = $\frac{AB + BC + AC}{2}$

s = $\frac{(26 + 28 + 30)}{2}$ cm

s = $\frac{84}{2}$ cm

s = 42 cm

Area of the triangle = $\sqrt{s(s - a)(s - b)(s - c)}$

$$\begin{aligned}= \sqrt{42(42 - 26)(42 - 28)(42 - 30)} \text{ cm}^2 \\[1em] = \sqrt{42 \times 16 \times 14 \times 12} \text{ cm}^2 \\[1em] = \sqrt{(14 \times 3) \times 16 \times 14 \times (4 \times 3)} \text{ cm}^2 \\[1em] = \sqrt{14^2 \times 3^2 \times 4^2 \times 4^2} \text{ cm}^2 \\[1em] = 14 \times 3 \times 4 \times 4 \text{ cm}^2 \\[1em] = 336 \text{ cm}^2\end{aligned}$$

Area of the triangle = 336 cm2

13Exercise 23(E)

The base of an isosceles triangle is 12 cm and its perimeter is 32 cm. Find its area.

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In an isosceles triangle, two sides are equal.

Let the equal sides be a and the base be b = 12 cm.

Perimeter = 32 cm

The base of an isosceles triangle is 12 cm and its perimeter is 32 cm. Find its area. Mensuration, Foundation Mathematics R.S. Aggarwal ICSE Class 7.

Perimeter of the triangle = AB + AC + BC

32 cm = a + a + 12

(32 - 12) cm = 2a

20 cm = 2a

⇒ a = $\frac{20}{2}$ cm

⇒ a = 10 cm

∴ AB = AC = 10 cm

The altitude to the base of an isosceles triangle bisects the base. Using the Pythagorean theorem on one of the right-angled halves:

$$\begin{aligned}\phantom{=} h^2 + \left(\frac{b}{2}\right)^2 = a^2 \\[1em] h^2 + 6^2 = 10^2 \\[1em] h^2 + 36 = 100 \\[1em] h^2 = 100 - 36 \\[1em] h^2 = 64 \\[1em] h = \sqrt{64} \\[1em] h = 8\end{aligned}$$

Area of the triangle = $\frac{1}{2}$ x base x height

= $\frac{1}{2}$ x 12 x 8 cm2

= $\frac{1}{2}$ x 96 cm2

= $\frac{1}{1}$ x 48 cm2

= 48 cm2

Area of the triangle = 48 cm2

14Exercise 23(E)

The cost of painting the top surface of a triangular board at 80 paise per square metre is ₹ 176.40. If the height of the board measures 24.5 m, find its base.

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Given:

Height = 24.5 m

Total Cost = ₹ 176.40

Rate = 80 paise per m2

Converting rate into rupees:

1 rupee = 100 paise

∴ 80 paise = ₹ 0.80 per m2

Area = $\frac{\text{Total Cost}}{\text{Rate}}$

= $\frac{176.40}{0.80}$ m2

= 220.5 m2

We know the formula:

Area of the triangle = $\frac{1}{2}$ x base x height

220.5 m2 = $\frac{1}{2}$ x base x 24.5

220.5 m2 = $\frac{1}{1}$ x base x 12.25

220.5 m2 = 12.25 x base

⇒ base = $\frac{220.5 \text{ m}^2}{12.25 \text{ m}}$

base = 18 m

15Exercise 23(E)

Calculate the area of the quadrilateral ABCD in which AB = BD = AD = 10 cm, ∠BCD = 90° and CD = 8 cm. (Take √3 = 1.732).

Calculate the area of the quadrilateral ABCD in which AB = BD = AD = 10 cm, ∠BCD = 90° and CD = 8 cm. Mensuration, Foundation Mathematics R.S. Aggarwal ICSE Class 7.
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To find the area of the quadrilateral ABCD, we can split it into two triangles: the equilateral triangle △ABD and the right-angled triangle △BCD.

Given:

AB = BD = AD = 10 cm

∠BCD = 90°

CD = 8 cm

Since AB = BD = AD = 10 cm, △ABD is an equilateral triangle.

The formula for the area of an equilateral triangle is:

Area (△ABD) = $\frac{\sqrt{3}}{4} \times (\text{side})^2$

$$\begin{aligned}= \frac{1.732}{4} \times (10)^2 \text{ cm}^2 \\[1em] = \frac{1.732}{4} \times 100 \text{ cm}^2 \\[1em] = \frac{1.732}{1} \times 25 \text{ cm}^2 \\[1em] = 43.25 \text{ cm}^2\end{aligned}$$

Area of △BCD:

△BCD is a right-angled triangle at ∠C = 90°.

We know the hypotenuse BD = 10 cm and one side CD = 8 cm.

Let's find the base (BC) using Pythagoras' theorem:

BC2 + CD2 = BD2

BC2 + (8 cm)2 = (10 cm)2

BC2 + 64 cm2 = 100 cm2

BC2 = (100 - 64) cm2

BC2 = 36 cm2

BC = $\sqrt{36}$ cm2

BC = 6 cm

Area(△BCD) = $\frac{1}{2}$ x base x height

$$\begin{aligned}= \frac{1}{2} \times 6 \times 8 \text{ cm}^2 \\[1em] = \frac{1}{2} \times 48 \text{ cm}^2 \\[1em] = \frac{1}{1} \times 24 \text{ cm}^2 \\[1em] = 24 \text{ cm}^2\end{aligned}$$

Let's find total area of Quadrilateral ABCD:

Area of Quadrilateral ABCD = Area(△ABD) + Area(△BCD)

= 43.25 cm2 + 24 cm2

= 67.25 cm2

The total area of the quadrilateral = 67.25 cm2

16Exercise 23(E)

Calculate the area of the quadrilateral PQRS shown in the adjoining figure, it being given that PQ = 8 cm, RQ = 17 cm, ∠RPQ = 90°, RS = 6 cm and ∠PRS = 90°.

Calculate the area of the quadrilateral PQRS shown in the adjoining figure, it being given that PR = 8 cm, RQ = 17 cm, ∠RPQ = 90°, RS = 6 cm and ∠PRS = 90°. Mensuration, Foundation Mathematics R.S. Aggarwal ICSE Class 7.
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To calculate the area of the quadrilateral PQRS, we can split it into two right-angled triangles: △ PRS and △ PRQ.

Given:

PQ = 8 cm

RQ = 17 cm

∠RPQ = 90°

RS = 6 cm

∠PRS = 90°

Let's find PR which acts as the height for one triangle and the base for the other.

In the right-angled triangle △ PRQ, the right angle is at P (∠RPQ = 90°).

Using Pythagoras' theorem:

PR2 + PQ2 = RQ2

PR2 + (8 cm)2 = (17 cm)2

PR2 + 64 cm2 = 289 cm2

PR2 = 289 cm2 - 64 cm2

PR2 = 225 cm2

PR = $\sqrt{225}$ cm2

PR = 15 cm

Let's find area of △PRQ:

Area of △PRQ = $\frac{1}{2}$ x base x height

= $\frac{1}{2}$ x PQ x PR

= $\frac{1}{2}$ x 8 cm x 15 cm

= $\frac{1}{2}$ x 120 cm2

= $\frac{1}{1}$ x 60 cm2

= 60 cm2

Now, let's find area of △PRS:

Area of △PRS = $\frac{1}{2}$ x base x height

= $\frac{1}{2}$ x RS x PR

= $\frac{1}{2}$ x 6 cm x 15 cm

= $\frac{1}{2}$ x 90 cm2

= $\frac{1}{1}$ x 45 cm2

= 45 cm2

Let's find total Area of Quadrilateral PQRS:

Area of Quadrilateral PQRS = Area of △ PRQ + Area of △ PRS

= 60 cm2 + 45 cm2

= 105 cm2

The total area of the quadrilateral = 105 cm2

17Exercise 23(E)

Find the area of a quadrilateral ABCD whose diagonal AC is 25 cm long and the lengths of perpendiculars from opposite vertices B and D on AC are BE = 3.6 cm and DF = 2.4 cm.

Find the area of a quadrilateral ABCD whose diagonal AC is 25 cm long and the lengths of perpendiculars from opposite vertices B and D on AC are BE = 3.6 cm and DF = 2.4 cm. Mensuration, Foundation Mathematics R.S. Aggarwal ICSE Class 7.
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Given:

AC = 25 cm

BE = 3.6 cm

DF = 2.4 cm

To find the area of this quadrilateral, we treat it as two triangles sharing a common base (the diagonal AC).

Area of △ABC = $\frac{1}{2}$ x base x height

= $\frac{1}{2}$ x AC x BE

= $\frac{1}{2}$ x 25 cm x 3.6 cm

= $\frac{1}{2}$ x 90 cm2

= $\frac{1}{1}$ x 45 cm2

= 45 cm2

Area of △ACD = $\frac{1}{2}$ x base x height

= $\frac{1}{2}$ x AC x DF

= $\frac{1}{2}$ x 25 cm x 2.4 cm

= $\frac{1}{2}$ x 60 cm2

= $\frac{1}{1}$ x 30 cm2

= 30 cm2

Let's find the total area of quadrilateral ABCD:

Area of quadrilateral ABCD = Area of △ABC + Area of △ACD

= 45 cm2 + 30 cm2

= 75 cm2

The area of the quadrilateral ABCD = 75 cm2

18Exercise 23(E)

Find the area of the quadrilateral ABCD, given in the adjoining figure in which AB = 14 cm, BC = 78 cm, CD = 112 cm, BD = 50 cm and DA = 48 cm.

Find the area of the quadrilateral ABCD, given in the adjoining figure in which AB = 14 cm, BC = 78 cm, CD = 112 cm, BD = 50 cm and DA = 48 cm. Mensuration, Foundation Mathematics R.S. Aggarwal ICSE Class 7.
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Given:

To find the area of the quadrilateral ABCD, we can split it into two triangles △ABD and △DBC.

Area of △ABD:

The sides of the triangle are a = 48 cm, b = 14 cm, c = 50 cm

Semi perimeter (s1) = $\frac{a + b + c}{2} = \frac{48 + 14 + 50}{2} \text{ cm} = \frac{112}{2} \text{ cm} = 56 \text{ cm}$

Area of △ABD = $\sqrt{s1(s1 - a)(s1 - b)(s1 - c)}$

$$\begin{aligned}= \sqrt{56(56 - 48)(56 - 14)(56 - 50)} \text{ cm}^2 \\[1em] = \sqrt{56 \times 8 \times 42 \times 6} \text{ cm}^2 \\[1em] = \sqrt{(7 \times 8) \times 8 \times (7 \times 6) \times 6} \text{ cm}^2 \\[1em] = \sqrt{7^2 \times 8^2 \times 6^2} \text{ cm}^2 \\[1em] = 7 \times 8 \times 6 \text{ cm}^2 \\[1em] = 336 \text{ cm}^2\end{aligned}$$

Area of △DBC:

The sides of the triangle are a = 50 cm, b = 78 cm, c = 112 cm

Semi perimeter (s2) = $\frac{a + b + c}{2} = \frac{50 + 78 + 112}{2} \text{ cm} = \frac{240}{2} \text{ cm} = 120 \text{ cm}$

Area of △DBC = $\sqrt{s2(s2 - a)(s2 - b)(s2 - c)}$

$$\begin{aligned}= \sqrt{120(120-50)(120-78)(120-112)} \text{ cm}^2 \\[1em] = \sqrt{120 \times 70 \times 42 \times 8} \text{ cm}^2 \\[1em] = \sqrt{(10 \times 12) \times (10 \times 7) \times (6 \times 7) \times 8} \text{ cm}^2 \\[1em] = \sqrt{10^2 \times 7^2 \times (12 \times 6 \times 8)} \text{ cm}^2 \\[1em] = \sqrt{10^2 \times 7^2 \times 576} \text{ cm}^2 \\[1em] = 10 \times 7 \times 24 \text{ cm}^2 \\[1em] = 1680\text{ cm}^2\end{aligned}$$

Let's find the total area of quadrilateral ABCD:

Area of quadrilateral ABCD = Area of △ABD + Area of △DBC

= 336 cm2 + 1680 cm2

= 2016 cm2

The area of the quadrilateral ABCD = 2016 cm2

1Exercise 23(F)

Find the area of the parallelogram having :

(i) base = 14.5 cm, height = 2.4 cm

(ii) base = 3.8 m, height = 1.25 m

(iii) base = 75 cm, height = 1.4 m

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(i)

Given:

base = 14.5 cm, height = 2.4 cm

Area of parallelogram = base x height

= 14.5 cm x 2.4 cm

= 34.8 cm2

Area of parallelogram = 34.8 cm2

(ii)

Given:

base = 3.8 m, height = 1.25 m

Area of parallelogram = base x height

= 3.8 m x 1.25 m

= 4.75 m2

Area of parallelogram = 4.75 m2

(iii) base = 75 cm, height = 1.4 m

Given:

base = 75 cm, height = 1.4 m

Converting base into m:

1 m = 100 cm

∴ 75 cm = 0.75 m

Area of parallelogram = base x height

= 0.75 m x 1.4 m

= 1.05 m2

Area of parallelogram = 1.05 m2

2Exercise 23(F)

The height of a parallelogram is three-eighths of its base. If the area of the parallelogram is 96 cm2, find its height and base.

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Given:

Area = 96 cm2

height is three-eighths of its base.

Let the base of the parallelogram be x cm.

∴ height = $\frac{3}{8}x$ cm

We know the formula:

Area of parallelogram = base x height

96 cm2 = x cm x $\frac{3}{8}x$ cm

96 cm2 = $\frac{3}{8}x^2$ cm2

⇒ x2 = $\frac{96 \times 8}{3}$

⇒ x2 = $\frac{32 \times 8}{1}$

⇒ x2 = 256

⇒ x = $\sqrt{256}$

⇒ x = 16

∴ base = 16 cm

height = $\frac{3}{8}x \text{ cm} = \frac{3}{8}(16) \text{ cm} = \frac{3}{1}(2) \text{ cm} = 6 \text{ cm}$

height = 6 cm, base = 16 cm

3Exercise 23(F)

ABCD is a parallelogram having adjacent sides AB = 35 cm and BC = 28 cm. If the distance between its longer sides is 8 cm, find :

(i) the area of the parallelogram

(ii) the distance between its shorter sides.

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ABCD is a parallelogram having adjacent sides AB = 35 cm and BC = 28 cm. If the distance between its longer sides is 8 cm, find:. Mensuration, Foundation Mathematics R.S. Aggarwal ICSE Class 7.

Given:

AB = 35 cm, BC = 28 cm

Distance between its longer sides = 8 cm

Since opposite sides of a parallelogram are equal,

∴ CD = 35 cm

AD = 28 cm

The "longer sides" are AB and CD, which both measure 35 cm. The distance between these sides is the height which is given as:

h1 = 8 cm.

(i) the area of the parallelogram

We know the formula:

Area of the parallelogram = base x height

= CD x h1

= 35 cm x 8 cm

= 280 cm2

∴ Area of parallelogram = 280 cm2

(ii) the distance between its shorter sides.

The "shorter sides" are BC and AD, which both measure 28 cm.

Let the distance between these sides be h2.

Since the area of the parallelogram is constant 280 cm2, we can use the shorter side as the base:

Area of the parallelogram = base x height

280 cm2 = BC x h2

280 cm2 = 28 cm x h2

⇒ h2 = $\frac{280 \text{ cm}^2}{28 \text{ cm}}$

⇒ h2 = $\frac{10}{1}$ cm

⇒ h2 = 10 cm

∴ The distance between its shorter sides = 10 cm.

4Exercise 23(F)

Find the area of rhombus whose diagonals are :

(i) 12 cm, 21 cm

(ii) 17.8 cm, 25 cm

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(i)

Given:

d1 = 12 cm

d2 = 21 cm

Area of rhombus = $\frac{1}{2}$ x d1 x d2

= $\frac{1}{2}$ x 12 cm x 21 cm

= $\frac{1}{2}$ x 252 cm2

= $\frac{1}{1}$ x 126 cm2

= 126 cm2

∴ Area of rhombus = 126 cm2.

(ii) Given:

d1 = 17.8 cm

d2 = 25 cm

Area of rhombus = $\frac{1}{2}$ x d1 x d2

= $\frac{1}{2}$ x 17.8 cm x 25 cm

= $\frac{1}{2}$ x 445 cm2

= $\frac{1}{1}$ x 222.5 cm2

= 222.5 cm2

∴ Area of rhombus = 222.5 cm2.

5Exercise 23(F)

Find the area of a rhombus having each side equal to 20 cm and one of its diagonals equal to 24 cm.

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Let ABCD be the rhombus.

AB = BC = CD = DA = 20 cm

Diagonal (d1) AC = 24 cm

In a rhombus, the diagonals bisect each other at right angles 90°.

∴ AO = $\frac{1}{2}$(AC) = $\frac{1}{2}$(24) = 12 cm

∠AOB = 90°

Using Pythagorean Theorem in right angled △AOB, we have:

AB2 = AO2 + OB2

(20 cm)2 = (12 cm)2 + OB2

400 cm2 = 144 cm2 + OB2

⇒ OB2 = (400 - 144) cm2

⇒ OB2 = 256 cm2

⇒ OB = $\sqrt{256}$ cm2

⇒ OB = 16 cm

Let's find the length of second diagonal d2:

d2 = BD = (2 x OB) = (2 x 16 cm) = 32 cm

∴ Area of a rhombus ABCD = $\frac{1}{2}$ x d1 x d2

= $\frac{1}{2}$ x AC x BD

= $\frac{1}{2}$ x 24 cm x 32 cm

= $\frac{1}{2}$ x 768 cm2

= 384 cm2

∴ Area of rhombus ABCD = 384 cm2.

6Exercise 23(F)

The area of a rhombus is 234 cm2. If one of the diagonals is 19.5 cm long, find the length of the other diagonal.

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Given:

Area = 234 cm2

d1 = 19.5 cm

d2 = ?

We know the formula:

Area of a rhombus = $\frac{1}{2}$ x d1 x d2

234 cm2 = $\frac{1}{2}$ x 19.5 cm x d2

234 cm2 = $\frac{19.5 \text{ cm}}{2}$ x d2

234 cm2 x 2 = 19.5 cm x d2

468 cm2 = 19.5 cm x d2

d2 = $\frac{468 \text{ cm}^2}{19.5 \text{ cm}}$

d2 = 24

∴ The length of the other diagonal is 24 cm.

7Exercise 23(F)

PQRS is a parallelogram whose adjacent sides PQ = 20 cm and QR = 21 cm one of its diagonals PR = 13 cm, find :

(i) the area of the parallelogram PQRS.

(ii) the distance between the longer sides.

(iii) the distance between the shorter sides.

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Given:

PQ = 20 cm

QR = 21 cm

PR = 13 cm

PQRS is a parallelogram whose adjacent sides PQ = 20 cm and QR = 21 cm one of its diagonals PR = 13 cm, find:. Mensuration, Foundation Mathematics R.S. Aggarwal ICSE Class 7.

(i) the area of the parallelogram PQRS.

Since opposite sides of a parallelogram are equal,

∴ RS = 20 cm, SP = 21 cm

In △PQR we have:

a = PQ = 20 cm

b = QR = 21 cm

c = PR = 13 cm

semi-perimeter (s) = $\frac{a + b + c}{2}$ = $\frac{20 + 21 + 13}{2} \text{ cm} = \frac{54}{2} \text{ cm} = 27 \text{ cm}$

Now, let's find the area of △PQR:

Area of △PQR = $\sqrt{s(s - a)(s - b)(s - c)}$

$$\begin{aligned}= \sqrt{27(27 - 20)(27 - 21)(27 - 13)} \text{ cm}^2 \\[1em] = \sqrt{27 \times 7 \times 6 \times 14} \text{ cm}^2 \\[1em] = \sqrt{(3 \times 3 \times 3) \times 7 \times (2 \times 3) \times (2 \times 7)} \text{ cm}^2 \\[1em] = \sqrt{3^4 \times 7^2 \times 2^2} \text{ cm}^2 \\[1em] = 3^2 \times 7 \times 2 \text{ cm}^2 \\[1em] = 9 \times 14 \text{ cm}^2 \\[1em] = 126 \text{ cm}^2\end{aligned}$$

Area of parallelogram PQRS = 2 x Area of △PQR

= 2 x 126 cm2

= 252 cm2

∴ Area of parallelogram = 252 cm2.

(ii) the distance between the longer sides.

The "longer sides" are QR and PS, which both measure 21 cm.

Let the distance between these sides be h1.

Area of parallelogram PQRS = base x height

= 252 cm2 = QR x h1

= 252 cm2 = 21 cm x h1

⇒ h1 = $\frac{252 \text{ cm}^2}{21 \text{ cm}}$

⇒ h1 = 12 cm

∴ The distance between the longer sides = 12 cm.

(iii) the distance between the shorter sides.

The "shorter sides" are PQ and RS, which both measure 20 cm.

Let the distance between these sides be h2

Area of parallelogram = base x height

= 252 cm2 = RS x h2

= 252 cm2 = 20 cm x h2

⇒ h2 = $\frac{252 \text{ cm}^2}{20 \text{ cm}}$

⇒ h2 = 12.6 cm

∴ The distance between the shorter sides = 12.6 cm.

8Exercise 23(F)

Find the area of the shaded region of the adjoining figure, it being given that ∠FAB = ∠CBA = 90°, ED || AB || FC, EG ⊥ FC, DH ⊥ FC, FG = HC, AB = 15 cm, AF = 9 cm, ED = 8 cm and distance between AB and ED = 13 cm.

Find the area of the shaded region of the adjoining figure, it being given that ∠FAB = ∠CBA = 90°, ED || AB || FC, EG ⊥ FC, DH ⊥ FC, FG = HC, AB = 15 cm, AF = 9 cm, ED = 8 cm and distance between AB and ED = 13 cm. Mensuration, Foundation Mathematics R.S. Aggarwal ICSE Class 7.
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To find the area of the shaded region, we split the figure into two parts: a rectangle (ABCF) and a trapezium (FCDE).

Let's find area of Rectangle ABCF:

AB = 15 cm, AF = 9 cm, ∠FAB = ∠CBA = 90°

Since ED || AB || FC, the figure ABCF has parallel opposite sides and right angles, making it a rectangle.

Length (AB) = 15 cm

Breadth (AF) = 9 cm

Area of rectangle ABCF = Length x Breadth

= 15 cm x 9 cm

= 135 cm2

Now let's find area of Trapezium FCDE:

ED = 8 cm

Since ABCF is a rectangle, the side FC is equal to AB:

Base 1 (FC) = 15 cm

Base 2 (ED) = 8 cm

The total distance between AB and ED is given as 13 cm.

Let's find the height of the trapezium (h):

h = Distance between AB and ED - AF

h = 13 cm - 9 cm

h = 4 cm

Area of trapezium FCDE = $\frac{1}{2}$ x (sum of parallel sides) x height

= $\frac{1}{2}$ x (FC + ED) x h

= $\frac{1}{2}$ x (15 + 8) cm x 4 cm

= $\frac{1}{2}$ x 23 cm x 4 cm

= $\frac{1}{2}$ x 92 cm2

= $\frac{1}{1}$ x 46 cm2

= 46 cm2

∴ Total Area of the Shaded Region = Area of Rectangle ABCF + Area of trapezium FCDE

= 135 cm2 + 46 cm2

= 181 cm2

∴ Area of the Shaded Region = 181 cm2.

9Exercise 23(F)

Find the area of the shaded region in the adjoining figure, it being given that ABCD is a square of side 12 cm, CE = 4cm, FA = 5cm and BG = 5 cm.

Find the area of the shaded region in the adjoining figure, it being given that ABCD is a square of side 12 cm, CE = 4cm, FA = 5cm and BG = 5 cm. Mensuration, Foundation Mathematics R.S. Aggarwal ICSE Class 7.
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To find the area of the shaded region, subtract the areas of the three unshaded triangles from the total area of the square ABCD.

Let's find area of Square ABCD:

Side of the square = 12 cm $\quad$[Given]

Area of the square = (Side)2

= (12)2

= (12 cm x 12 cm)

= 144 cm2

Now let's find areas of the Unshaded Triangles:

The area of a right-angled triangle is $\frac{1}{2}$ x base x height

(i) Area of △AFG:

Base AG = 7 cm, Height FA = 5 cm

Area of △AFG = $\frac{1}{2}$ x 7 cm x 5 cm

= $\frac{1}{2}$ x 35 cm2

= 17.5 cm2

(ii) Area of △BGC:

Base BG = 5 cm, Height BC = 12 cm

Area of △BGC = $\frac{1}{2}$ x 5 cm x 12 cm

= $\frac{1}{2}$ x 60 cm2

= 30 cm2

(iii) Area of △DEF:

Base DE = (DC - CE) = (12 - 4) cm = 8 cm

Height DF = (AD - FA) = (12 - 5) cm = 7 cm

Area of △DEF = $\frac{1}{2}$ x 8 cm x 7 cm

= $\frac{1}{2}$ x 56 cm2

= 28 cm2

∴ Total Area of the Shaded Region = Area of square ABCD - (Sum areas of the Unshaded Triangles)

= Area of square ABCD - (Area of △AFG + Area of △BGC + Area of △DEF)

= 144 cm2 - (17.5 + 30 + 28) cm2

= 144 cm2 - 75.5 cm2

= 68.5 cm2

∴ Area of the Shaded Region = 68.5 cm2.

10Exercise 23(F)

Find the area of the shaded region in the adjoining figure :

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To find the total area of this Z-shaped shaded region, we divide it into three separate parallelograms: the top horizontal bar ABCD, the bottom horizontal bar FHIJ, and the middle slanted connector EDGF as shown below:

Find the area of the shaded region in the adjoining figure:. Mensuration, Foundation Mathematics R.S. Aggarwal ICSE Class 7.

The area of parallelogram = base x height

(i) Area of the Top Parallelogram ABCD:

Base: CD = (CE + ED) = (15 + 3) m = 18 m

Height: 2.5 m

Area = (18 m x 2.5 m) = 45 m2

(ii) Area of the Middle Slanted Parallelogram EDGF:

Base: GD = (GB - DB) = (27 - 3) m = 24 m

Height: 2 m

Area = (24 m x 2 m) = 48 m2

(iii) Area of the Bottom Parallelogram FHIJ:

Base: FH = (FG + GH) = (3 + 24) m = 27 m

Height = 3 m

Area = (27 m x 3 m) = 81 m2

∴ Area of the Shaded Region = (Area of ABCD + Area of EDGF + Area of FHIJ)

= 45 m2 + 48 m2 + 81 m2

= 174 m2

Area of the Shaded Region = 174 m2.

11Exercise 23(F)

Find the area of the shaded region of each of the given figures :

(i)

Find the area of the shaded region of each of the given figures : Mensuration, Foundation Mathematics R.S. Aggarwal ICSE Class 7.

(ii)

Find the area of the shaded region of each of the given figures : Mensuration, Foundation Mathematics R.S. Aggarwal ICSE Class 7.

(iii)

Find the area of the shaded region of each of the given figures : Mensuration, Foundation Mathematics R.S. Aggarwal ICSE Class 7.

(iv)

Find the area of the shaded region of each of the given figures : Mensuration, Foundation Mathematics R.S. Aggarwal ICSE Class 7.

(v)

Find the area of the shaded region of each of the given figures : Mensuration, Foundation Mathematics R.S. Aggarwal ICSE Class 7.
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(i)

To find the area of the shaded region, we break the figure into rectangle (ABDE) and a right-angled triangle (BDC).

In right-angled triangle BDC:

height = CD = (CE - DE) = (17 - 8) cm = 9 cm

BC = 15 cm $\quad$[Given]

Using Pythagoras theorem:

BD2 + CD2 = BC2

BD2 + (9 cm)2 = (15 cm)2

BD2 + 81 cm 2 = 225 cm2

BD2 = (225 - 81) cm2

BD2 = 144 cm2

BD = $\sqrt{144}$ cm2

BD = 12 cm

Area of triangle BDC = $\frac{1}{2}$ x base x height

= $\frac{1}{2}$ x 12 cm x 9 cm

= $\frac{1}{2}$ x 108 cm2

= $\frac{1}{1}$ x 54 cm2

= 54 cm2

In rectangle ABDE:

Length = BD = 12 cm

Breadth = AB = 8 cm $\quad$[Given]

Area of rectangle ABDE = Length x Breadth

= 12 cm x 8 cm

= 96 cm2

∴ Area of the Shaded Region = (Area of triangle BDC + Area of rectangle ABDE)

= 54 cm2 + 96 cm2

Area of shaded region = 150 cm2

(ii)

To find the area of the shaded region, we break the figure into rectangle (ABEF) and two identical right-angled triangles (AGH and BCD).

In right-angled triangle AGH:

AH = 5 cm

GH = 3 cm

Using Pythagoras Theorem,

AG2 + GH2 = AH2

AG2 + (3 cm)2 = (5 cm)2

AG2 + 9 cm2 = 25 cm2

AG2 = (25 - 9) cm2

AG2 = 16 cm2

AG = $\sqrt{16}$ cm2

AG = 4 cm

Since the triangles AGH and BCD are identical, their corresponding sides are equal.

∴ BD = 4 cm

Area of Triangles AGH and BCD:

Both triangles are identical with base 3 cm and height 4 cm.

Total Area of 2 Triangles = 2 x ($\frac{1}{2}$ x base x height)

= 2 x ($\frac{1}{2}$ x 3 cm x 4 cm)

= 2 x ($\frac{1}{2}$ x 12 cm2)

= 2 x ($\frac{1}{1}$ x 6 cm2)

= 2 x 6 cm2

= 12 cm2

In rectangle ABEF:

Length = BE = (BD + DE) = (4 + 6) cm = 10 cm

Breadth = EF = 6 cm

Area of rectangle ABEF = Length x Breadth

= 10 cm x 6 cm

= 60 cm2

∴ Area of the Shaded Region = (Area of 2 Triangles AGH and BCD + Area of rectangle ABEF)

= 12 cm2 + 60 cm2

Area of shaded region = 72 cm2

(iii)

Find the area of the shaded region of each of the given figures: (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) (v). Mensuration, Foundation Mathematics R.S. Aggarwal ICSE Class 7.

To find the area of the shaded region, we break the figure into the triangle on the left (ABC), the main central rectangle (BCDI), the smaller rectangle (EFHI), and the triangle on the right (FGH).

In △ABC:

Base: BC = 9 cm

Height: AJ = 6 cm

Area of △ABC = $\frac{1}{2}$ x base x height

= $\frac{1}{2}$ x 9 cm x 6 cm

= $\frac{1}{2}$ x 54 cm2

= $\frac{1}{1}$ x 27 cm2

= 27 cm2

In rectangle BCDI:

BH = 26 cm

Length of the small section: EF = 8 cm

Since the opposite sides of a triangle are equal, therefore IH = 8 cm

Length BI = (BH - IH) = (26 - 8) cm = 18 cm

Breadth: BC = 9 cm

Area of rectangle BCDI = length x breadth

= 18 cm x 9 cm

= 162 cm2

In △FGH:

FG = GH = FH = 5 cm

Area of △FGH =

$$\begin{aligned}\frac{\sqrt{3}}{4} \times 5^2 \\[1em] = \frac{1.73}{4} \times 25 \\[1em] = 0.4325 \times 25 \\[1em] = 10.8125 \text{ cm}^2\end{aligned}$$

In rectangle EFHI:

Length: EF = 8 cm

Breadth: FH = 5 cm

Area of rectangle EFHI = length x breadth

= 8 cm x 5 cm

= 40 cm2

∴ Area of the shaded region = Area of △ABC + Area of rectangle BCDI + Area of △FGH + Area of rectangle EFHI

= 27 cm2 + 162 cm2 + 10.8125 cm2 + 40 cm2

= 239.8125 cm2

Area of shaded region = 239.8125 cm2

(iv)

To find the area of the shaded region, subtract the area of the unshaded triangle from the area of the rectangle.

In rectangle ABCD:

Length: AB = 25 cm

Breadth: BC = 14 cm

Area of rectangle ABCD = Length x Breadth

= 25 cm x 14 cm

= 350 cm2

In △ABE:

Triangle ABE share the same base as the rectangle (AB) and its vertex E lies on the opposite side CD.

This means the height of the triangle is the same as the width of the rectangle.

Base: AB = 25 cm

Height: EF = 14 cm

Area of △ABE = $\frac{1}{2}$ x base x height

= $\frac{1}{2}$ x 25 cm x 14 cm

= $\frac{1}{2}$ x 350 cm2

= $\frac{1}{1}$ x 175 cm2

= 175 cm2

∴ Area of shaded region = Area of rectangle ABCD - Area of △ABE

= 350 cm2 - 175 cm2

Area of shaded region = 175 cm2

(v)

To find the area of the shaded region, we split the shape into two rectangles (ABCD and EFID) and two identical triangles (EFG and BCH).

Find the area of the shaded region of each of the given figures: (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) (v). Mensuration, Foundation Mathematics R.S. Aggarwal ICSE Class 7.

In rectangle EFID:

Length: IF = 9 cm

Breadth: EF = 5 cm

Area of rectangle EFID = Length x Breadth

= 9 cm x 5 cm

= 45 cm2

In rectangle ABCD:

Length: CD = (CI + ID) = (9 + 5) cm = 14 cm

Breadth: BC = 5 cm

Area of rectangle ABCD = Length x Breadth

= 14 cm x 5 cm

= 70 cm2

In right-angled △BCH:

Base: BH = (AH - AB) = (17 - 14) cm = 3 cm $\quad$[AB = CD]

Height: BC = 5 cm $\quad$[Given]

Area of △BCH = $\frac{1}{2}$ x base x height

= $\frac{1}{2}$ x 3 cm x 5 cm

= $\frac{1}{2}$ x 15 cm2

= $\frac{1}{1}$ x 7.5 cm2

= 7.5 cm2

Since △BCH and △EFG are identical, their areas are equal.

∴ Area of △EFG = 7.5 cm2

Area of Shaded Region = Area of rectangle ABCD + Area of rectangle EFID + Sum of area of △BCH and △EFG

= 70 cm2 + 45 cm2 + (7.5 cm2 + 7.5 cm2)

= 115 cm2 + 15 cm2

Area of shaded region = 130 cm2

1Exercise 23(G)

Find the area of a circle whose radius is :

(i) 2.8 m

(ii) 8.4 m

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(i)

Given:

r = 2.8 m

Area of circle = πr2

$$\begin{aligned}= \frac{22}{7} \times (2.8 \text{ m})^2 \\[1em] = \frac{22}{7} \times (2.8 \text{ m} \times 2.8 \text{ m}) \\[1em] = \frac{22}{7} \times 7.84 \text{ m}^2 \\[1em] = 22 \times 1.12 \text{ m}^2 \\[1em] = 24.64 \text{ m}^2\end{aligned}$$

Area of circle = 24.64 m2

(ii)

Given:

r = 8.4 m

Area of circle = πr2

$$\begin{aligned}= \frac{22}{7} \times (8.4 \text{ m})^2 \\[1em] = \frac{22}{7} \times (8.4 \text{ m} \times 8.4 \text{ m}) \\[1em] = \frac{22}{7} \times 70.56 \text{ m}^2 \\[1em] = 22 \times 10.08 \text{ m}^2 \\[1em] = 221.76 \text{ m}^2\end{aligned}$$

Area of circle = 221.76 m2

2Exercise 23(G)

Find the area of a circle whose diameter is :

(i) 18.2 cm

(ii) 30.8 cm

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(i)

Given:

d = 18.2 cm

Radius (r) = $\frac{\text{Diameter}}{2}$

r = $\frac{18.2}{2}$ cm = 9.1 cm

Area of circle = πr2

$$\begin{aligned}= \frac{22}{7} \times (9.1 \text{ cm})^2 \\[1em] = \frac{22}{7} \times (9.1 \text{ cm} \times 9.1 \text{ cm}) \\[1em] = \frac{22}{7} \times 82.81 \text{ cm}^2 \\[1em] = 22 \times 11.83 \text{ cm}^2 \\[1em] = 260.26 \text{ cm}^2\end{aligned}$$

Area of circle = 260.26 cm2

(ii)

Given:

d = 30.8 cm

Radius (r) = $\frac{\text{Diameter}}{2}$

r = $\frac{30.8}{2}$ cm = 15.4 cm

Area of circle = πr2

$$\begin{aligned}= \frac{22}{7} \times (15.4 \text{ cm})^2 \\[1em] = \frac{22}{7} \times (15.4 \text{ cm} \times 15.4 \text{ cm}) \\[1em] = \frac{22}{1} \times (2.2 \text{ cm} \times 15.4 \text{ cm}) \\[1em] = (22 \times 2.2 \times 15.4) \text{ cm}^2 \\[1em] = 745.36 \text{ cm}^2\end{aligned}$$

Area of circle = 745.36 cm2

3Exercise 23(G)

Taking π = 3.14, find the area of a circle whose radius is :

(i) 10 cm

(ii) 15 m

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(i)

Given:

r = 10 cm

Area of circle = πr2

= 3.14 x (10 cm)2

= 3.14 x 10 cm x 10 cm

= 3.14 x 100 cm2

= 314 cm2

Area of circle = 314 cm2

(ii)

Given:

r = 15 m

Area of circle = πr2

= 3.14 x (15 m)2

= 3.14 x 15 m x 15 m

= 3.14 x 225 m2

= 706.5 m2

Area of circle = 706.5 m2

4Exercise 23(G)

Find the radius and circumference of a circle whose area is :

(i) 55.44 m2

(ii) 186.34 cm2

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(i)

Given:

Area = 55.44 m2

Area of circle = πr2

⇒ r = $\sqrt{\frac{\text{Area}}{\pi}}$

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow r = \sqrt{\frac{55.44}{\frac{22}{7}}} \text{ m}^2 \\[1em] \Rightarrow r = \sqrt{55.44 \times \frac{7}{22}} \text{ m}^2 \\[1em] \Rightarrow r = \sqrt{2.52 \times \frac{7}{1}} \text{ m}^2 \\[1em] \Rightarrow r = \sqrt{17.64} \text{ m}^2 \\[1em] \Rightarrow r = 4.2 \text{ m}\end{aligned}$$

Circumference of circle = 2πr

$$\begin{aligned}= 2 \times \frac{22}{7} \times 4.2 \text{ m} \\[1em] = 2 \times \frac{22}{1} \times 0.6 \text{ m} \\[1em] = 2 \times 22 \times 0.6 \text{ m} \\[1em] = 26.4 \text{ m}\end{aligned}$$

radius = 4.2 m, Circumference = 26.4 m

(ii)

Given:

Area = 186.34 cm2

Area of circle = πr2

⇒ r = $\sqrt{\frac{\text{Area}}{\pi}}$

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow r = \sqrt{\frac{186.34}{\frac{22}{7}}} \text{ cm}^2 \\[1em] \Rightarrow r = \sqrt{186.34 \times \frac{7}{22}} \text{ cm}^2 \\[1em] \Rightarrow r = \sqrt{8.47 \times \frac{7}{1}} \text{ cm}^2 \\[1em] \Rightarrow r = \sqrt{59.29} \text{ cm}^2 \\[1em] \Rightarrow r = 7.7 \text{ cm}\end{aligned}$$

Circumference of circle = 2πr

$$\begin{aligned}= 2 \times \frac{22}{7} \times 7.7 \text{ cm} \\[1em] = 2 \times \frac{22}{1} \times 1.1 \text{ cm} \\[1em] = 2 \times 22 \times 1.1 \text{ cm} \\[1em] = 48.4 \text{ cm}\end{aligned}$$

radius = 7.7 cm, Circumference = 48.4 cm

5Exercise 23(G)

Taking π = 3.14, find the radius and circumference of a circle whose area is :

(i) 200.96 cm2

(ii) 379.94 m2

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(i)

Given:

Area = 200.96 cm2

Area of circle = πr2

⇒ r = $\sqrt{\frac{\text{Area}}{\pi}}$

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow r = \sqrt{\frac{200.96}{3.14}} \text{ cm}^2 \\[1em] \Rightarrow r = \sqrt{64} \text{ cm}^2 \\[1em] \Rightarrow r = 8 \text{ cm}\end{aligned}$$

Circumference of circle = 2πr

= 2 x 3.14 x 8 cm

= 50.24 cm

radius = 8 cm, Circumference = 50.24 cm

(ii)

Given:

Area = 379.94 m2

Area of circle = πr2

⇒ r = $\sqrt{\frac{\text{Area}}{\pi}}$

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow r = \sqrt{\frac{379.94}{3.14}} \text{ m}^2 \\[1em] \Rightarrow r = \sqrt{121} \text{ m}^2 \\[1em] \Rightarrow r = 11 \text{ m}\end{aligned}$$

Circumference of circle = 2πr

= 2 x 3.14 x 11 m

= 69.08 m

radius = 11 m, Circumference = 69.08 m

6Exercise 23(G)

In a rectangular plot of land 70 m long and 40 m broad, a circular garden of radius 17.5 m is developed. Find the cost of turfing the remaining portion at the rate of ₹ 28.50 per sq. metre.

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To find the cost of turfing the remaining portion, we first calculate the areas of the rectangular plot and the circular garden.

In rectangle:

Length = 70 m $\quad$[Given]

Breadth = 40 m $\quad$[Given]

Area of rectangle = Length x Breadth

= 70 m x 40 m

= 2800 m2

Area of circular garden = πr2

radius (r) = 17.5 m $\quad$[Given]

$$\begin{aligned}= \frac{22}{7} \times (17.5 \text{ m})^2 \\[1em] = \frac{22}{7} \times (17.5 \text{ m} \times 17.5 \text{ m}) \\[1em] = \frac{22}{1} \times (2.5 \text{ m} \times 17.5 \text{ m}) \\[1em] = (22 \times 2.5 \times 17.5) \text{ m}^2 \\[1em] = 962.5 \text{ m}^2\end{aligned}$$

Area of the Remaining portion = Area of rectangle - Area of circular garden

= 2800 m2 - 962.5 m2

= 1837.5 m2

Cost of Turfing = Remaining portion x Rate

Rate = ₹ 28.50 per sq. metre $\quad$[Given]

Substituting the values in above, we get:

Cost of Turfing = 1837.5 m2 x ₹ 28.50

= ₹ 52368.75

The cost of turfing the remaining portion is ₹ 52368.75.

7Exercise 23(G)

A wire when bent in the form of square, encloses an area of 146.41 cm2. If this wire is straightened and then bent to form a circle, what will be the area of the circle so formed?

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Given:

Area of square = 146.41 cm2

We know the formula,

Area of square = (Side)2

146.41 cm2 = (Side)2

⇒ Side = $\sqrt{146.41}$ cm2

⇒ Side = 12.1 cm

Let's find the perimeter (length of wire):

We know the formula,

Perimeter of square = 4 x Side

= 4 x 12.1 cm

= 48.4 cm

∴ Length of wire = 48.4 cm

Let's find the radius of the Circle:

When the wire is bent into a circle, its circumference is equal to the length of the wire (48.4 cm).

We know the formula,

Circumference of circle = 2πr

$$\begin{aligned}48.4 \text{ cm} = 2 \times \frac{22}{7} \times r \\[1em] 48.4 \text{ cm} = \frac{44}{7} \times r \\[1em] r = \frac{48.4 \times 7}{44}\text{ cm} \\[1em] r = \frac{1.1 \times 7}{1}\text{ cm} \\[1em] r = 7.7 \text{ cm} \\[1em]\end{aligned}$$

Area of circle = πr2

$$\begin{aligned}= \frac{22}{7} \times (7.7 \text{ m})^2 \\[1em] = \frac{22}{7} \times (7.7 \text{ m} \times 7.7 \text{ m}) \\[1em] = \frac{22}{1} \times (1.1 \text{ m} \times 7.7 \text{ m}) \\[1em] = (22 \times 1.1 \times 7.7) \text{ m}^2 \\[1em] = 186.34 \text{ m}^2\end{aligned}$$

The area of the circle formed is 186.34 cm2.

8Exercise 23(G)

From a rectangular cardboard sheet 145 cm long and 32 cm broad, 42 circular plates each of diameter 8 cm have been cut out. Find the area of the remaining portion of the sheet.

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To find the area of the remaining portion, we subtract the total area of all the circular plates from the initial area of the rectangular sheet.

In rectangle:

Length = 145 cm $\quad$[Given]

Breadth = 32 cm $\quad$[Given]

Area of Sheet = Length x Breadth

= 145 cm x 32 cm

= 4640 cm2

Let's find area of One Circular Plate:

Area of one plate = πr2

Diameter = 8 cm $\quad$[Given]

radius = $\frac{\text{Diameter}}{2} = \frac{8}{2} \text{ cm} = 4 \text{ cm}$

Substituting the values in above, we get:

$$\begin{aligned}= \frac{22}{7} \times (4 \text{ cm})^2 \\[1em] = \frac{22}{7} \times (4 \text{ cm} \times 4 \text{ cm}) \\[1em] = \frac{22}{7} \times (16 \text{ cm}^2) \\[1em] = \frac{352}{7} \text{ cm}^2 \\[1em]\end{aligned}$$

Total Area of all circular Plates = Number of plates x Area of one plate

$$\begin{aligned}= 42 \times \frac{352}{7} \text{ cm}^2 \\[1em] = 6 \times \frac{352}{1} \text{ cm}^2 \\[1em] = 2112 \text{ cm}^2\end{aligned}$$

Area of the Remaining Portion = Area of Sheet - Total Area of all circular Plates

= 4640 cm2 - 2112 cm2

= 2528 cm2

The area of the remaining portion of the sheet is 2528 cm2.

9Exercise 23(G)

A circle is inscribed in a square of area 784 cm2. Find the area of the circle.

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To find the area of the circle inscribed in the square, we first need to determine the side of the square, which will be equal to the diameter of the circle.

Let's find the Side of the Square:

Area of the square = 784 cm2

We know the formula,

Area of the square = (Side)2

784 cm2 = (Side)2

⇒ Side = $\sqrt{784}$ cm2

⇒ Side = 28 cm

∴ Diameter of circle = 28 cm

radius = $\frac{\text{Diameter}}{2} = \frac{28}{2} \text{ cm} = 14 \text{ cm}$

Area of circle = πr2

$$\begin{aligned}= \frac{22}{7} \times (14 \text{ cm})^2 \\[1em] = \frac{22}{7} \times (14 \text{ cm} \times 14 \text{ cm}) \\[1em] = \frac{22}{1} \times (2 \text{ cm} \times 14 \text{ cm}) \\[1em] = (22 \times 28) \text{ cm}^2 \\[1em] = 616 \text{ cm}^2\end{aligned}$$

The area of the inscribed circle is 616 cm2.

10Exercise 23(G)

Find the area of the space enclosed by two concentric circles of radii 25 cm and 17 cm.

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To find the area of the space enclosed between two concentric circles, we subtract the area of the smaller inner circle from the area of the larger outer circle.

Find the area of the space enclosed by two concentric circles of radii 25 cm and 17 cm. Mensuration, Foundation Mathematics R.S. Aggarwal ICSE Class 7.

Given:

Radius of the outer circle (R) = 25 cm

Radius of the inner circle (r) = 17 cm

The area of the space between the circles is given by:

Area = Area of Outer circle - Area of inner circle

Area = πR2 - πr2

$$\begin{aligned}= \Big(\frac{22}{7} \times (25^2) - \frac{22}{7} \times (17^2)\Big) \text{ cm}^2 \\[1em] = \frac{22}{7} \times (25^2 - 17^2) \text{ cm}^2 \\[1em] = \frac{22}{7} \times (625 - 289) \text{ cm}^2 \\[1em] = \frac{22}{7} \times (336) \text{ cm}^2 \\[1em] = \frac{22}{1} \times (48) \text{ cm}^2 \\[1em] = 1056 \text{ cm}^2\end{aligned}$$

The area of the space enclosed by the two concentric circles is 1056 cm2.

11Exercise 23(G)

A path of width 3.5 m runs all around a circular pool having an area of 962.5 m2. Find the area of the path.

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To find the area of a path around a circular boundary, we calculate the area of the outer circle and subtract the area of the inner circle.

A path of width 3.5 m runs all around a circular pool having an area of 962.5 m 2. Find the area of the path. Mensuration, Foundation Mathematics R.S. Aggarwal ICSE Class 7.

Let's find the radius of the pool (r):

Area of pool = πr2

$$\begin{aligned}962.5 \text{ m}^2 = \frac{22}{7} \times r^2 \\[1em] r^2 = \frac{962.5 \times 7}{22} \text{ m}^2 \\[1em] r^2 = 43.75 \times 7 \text{ m}^2 \\[1em] r^2 = 306.25 \text{ m}^2 \\[1em] r = \sqrt{306.25} \text{ m}^2 \\[1em] r = 17.5 \text{ m}\end{aligned}$$

Let's find the outer radius (R):

The path is around the pool, so we add the width to the inner radius.

R = (r + width) = (17.5 + 3.5) m = 21 m

Let's find the area of the path:

Area of the path = Area of outer circle - Area of pool

Area = πR2 - πr2

$$\begin{aligned}= \Big(\frac{22}{7} \times (21^2) - \frac{22}{7} \times (17.5^2)\Big) \text{ m}^2 \\[1em] = \frac{22}{7} \times (21^2 - 17.5^2) \text{ m}^2 \\[1em] = \frac{22}{7} \times (441 - 306.25) \text{ m}^2 \\[1em] = \frac{22}{7} \times (134.75) \text{ m}^2 \\[1em] = \frac{22}{1} \times (19.25) \text{ m}^2 \\[1em] = 423.5 \text{ m}^2\end{aligned}$$

∴ The area of the path is 423.5 m2.

12Exercise 23(G)

A circular field of radius 41 m has a circular path of uniform width 5 m along and inside its boundary. Find the cost of paving the path at ₹ 25 per sq. metre.

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The path is inside the field, so the field radius is the outer radius (R).

A circular field of radius 41 m has a circular path of uniform width 5 m along and inside its boundary. Find the cost of paving the path at ₹ 25 per sq. metre. Mensuration, Foundation Mathematics R.S. Aggarwal ICSE Class 7.

Given:

Width of the path = 5 m

Rate of cost of paving the path = ₹ 25 per sq. metre

Outer radius (R) = 41 m

Inner radius (r) = (Outer radius - width) = (41 - 5) m = 36 m

Area of the path = Area of outer circle - Area of inner circle

Area of the path = πR2 - πr2

$$\begin{aligned}= \Big(\frac{22}{7} \times (41^2) - \frac{22}{7} \times (36^2)\Big) \text{ m}^2 \\[1em] = \frac{22}{7} \times (41^2 - 36^2) \text{ m}^2 \\[1em] = \frac{22}{7} \times (1681 - 1296) \text{ m}^2 \\[1em] = \frac{22}{7} \times (385) \text{ m}^2 \\[1em] = \frac{22}{1} \times (55) \text{ m}^2 \\[1em] = 1210 \text{ m}^2\end{aligned}$$

Cost of paving the path = Area of the path x Rate

= 1210 m2 x ₹ 25

= ₹ 30250

∴ The cost of paving the path is ₹ 30250.

13Exercise 23(G)

The area of a ring is 528 cm2 and the radius of the outer circle is 17 cm. Find :

(i) the radius of the smaller circle.

(ii) the width of the ring.

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The area of a ring is 528 cm 2 and the radius of the outer circle is 17 cm. Find:. Mensuration, Foundation Mathematics R.S. Aggarwal ICSE Class 7.

Given:

Area of the ring = 528 cm2

Radius of the outer circle (R) = 17 cm

(i) Let's find the radius of the smaller circle:

Area of ring = Area of outer circle - Area of inner circle

Area of the path = πR2 - πr2

$$\begin{aligned}528 \text{ cm}^2 = \Big(\frac{22}{7} \times (17^2) - \frac{22}{7} \times r^2 \Big) \\[1em] 528 \text{ cm}^2 = \frac{22}{7} \times (17^2 - r^2) \\[1em] \frac{528 \times 7}{22} \text{ cm}^2 = (289 - r^2) \\[1em] (24 \times 7) \text{ cm}^2 = (289 - r^2) \\[1em] 168 \text{ cm}^2 = (289 - r^2) \\[1em] r^2 = (289 - 168) \text{ cm}^2 \\[1em] r^2 = 121 \text{ cm}^2 \\[1em] r = \sqrt{121} \text{ cm}^2 \\[1em] r = 11 \text{ cm}\end{aligned}$$

∴ The radius of the smaller circle is 11 cm.

(ii)

Let's find the width of the ring:

The width of the ring is the difference between the outer radius and the inner radius.

Width = (Outer radius - Inner radius) = (R - r) = (17 - 11) cm = 6 cm

∴ The width of the ring is 6 cm.

14Exercise 23(G)

The area of a circular garden is 5544 m2. Outside this garden, a path of uniform width is laid all around. The area of the path is 2002 m2. Find :

(i) the radius of the circular garden.

(ii) the width of the path.

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To solve this, we use the area of the garden to find its radius, and then the combined area of the garden and path to find the outer radius.

The area of a circular garden is 5544 m 2. Outside this garden, a path of uniform width is laid all around. The area of the path is 2002 m 2. Find:. Mensuration, Foundation Mathematics R.S. Aggarwal ICSE Class 7.

(i) the radius of the circular garden.

Let the radius of the garden be r.

Area = πr2

$$\begin{aligned}5544 \text{ m}^2 = \frac{22}{7} \times r^2 \\[1em] r^2 = \frac{5544 \times 7}{22} \text{ m}^2 \\[1em] r^2 = \frac{252 \times 7}{1} \text{ m}^2 \\[1em] r^2 = 1764 \text{ m}^2 \\[1em] r = \sqrt{1764} \text{ m}^2 \\[1em] r = 42 \text{ m}\end{aligned}$$

∴ The radius of the circular garden is 42 m.

(ii) the width of the path.

To find the width, we first need the outer radius (R) of the path.

Total area = Area of garden + Area of path

= 5544 m2 + 2002 m2

= 7546 m2

Now, let's solve for the outer radius R:

Total area = πR2

$$\begin{aligned}7546 \text{ m}^2 = \frac{22}{7} \times R^2 \\[1em] R^2 = \frac{7546 \times 7}{22} \text{ m}^2 \\[1em] R^2 = \frac{343 \times 7}{1} \text{ m}^2 \\[1em] R^2 = 2401 \text{ m}^2 \\[1em] R = \sqrt{2401} \text{ m}^2 \\[1em] R = 49 \text{ m}\end{aligned}$$

Now, calculate the width of the path:

Width = (R - r) = (49 - 42) m = 7 m

∴ The width of the path is 7 m.

11 Mark · Multiple Choice Questions

The length of the diagonal of a rectangle having length l units and breadth b units is

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If we draw a diagonal in a rectangle, it forms a right-angled triangle.

By the Pythagorean theorem:

Diagonal2 = Length2 + Breadth2.

To find the diagonal, we take the square root.

∴ Diagonal2 = l2 + b2

Diagonal = $\sqrt{l^2 + b^2}$

Hence, option 4 is the correct option.

21 Mark · Multiple Choice Questions

The length of a rectangle is 12 cm and the length of its diagonal is 15 cm. The area of the rectangle is

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First, let's find the breadth using the diagonal:

Diagonal = $\sqrt{l^2 + b^2}$

⇒ Breadth = $\sqrt{\text{diagonal}^2 - \text{length}^2}$

⇒ Breadth = $\sqrt{15^2 - 12^2}$ cm2

⇒ Breadth = $\sqrt{225 - 144}$ cm2

⇒ Breadth = $\sqrt{81}$ cm2

⇒ Breadth = 9 cm

Now, Area = Length x Breadth

= 12 cm x 9 cm

= 108 cm2

Hence, option 3 is the correct option.

31 Mark · Multiple Choice Questions

The length of a rectangular field is thrice its breadth. If its perimeter is 560 m, then its length is

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Let breadth = x

Then length = 3x

Perimeter = 560 m $\quad$[Given]

We know the formula,

Perimeter = 2(Length + Breadth)

560 m = 2(3x + x)

560 m = 2(4x)

560 m = 8x

⇒ x = $\frac{560}{8}$ m

⇒ x = 70 m

∴ length = 3x = (3 x 70) m = 210 m

Hence, option 3 is the correct option.

41 Mark · Multiple Choice Questions

The perimeter of a rhombus of each side measuring a units is

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Like a square, all four sides of a rhombus are equal.

So, Perimeter = a + a + a + a = 4a units

Hence, option 2 is the correct option.

51 Mark · Multiple Choice Questions

The length of each diagonal of a square of side a units is

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When we draw a diagonal, it splits the square into two identical right-angled triangles.

In any right-angled triangle, the square of the longest side (the hypotenuse) is equal to the sum of the squares of the other two sides.

Hypotenuse2 = Side12 + Side22

For our square, the diagonal (d) is the hypotenuse, and the two sides of the square are the other two sides of the triangle.

∴ d2 = a2 + a2 units

d2 = 2a2 units

d = $\sqrt{2a}^2$ units

d = a$\sqrt{2}$ units

Hence, option 1 is the correct option.

61 Mark · Multiple Choice Questions

The area of a square and that of a square drawn on its diagonal are in the ratio

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Area of original square = a2

The side of the new square is the diagonal = a$\sqrt{2}$

Area of new square = (a$\sqrt{2}$)2

= 2a2

Ratio = a2 : 2a2 = 1 : 2

Hence, option 2 is the correct option.

71 Mark · Multiple Choice Questions

An area of 1 are is equal to

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1 are is the area of a square whose sides are exactly 10 metres long.

To find the area of such a square, we multiply the length by the width:

Area = Side x Side

= 10 m x 10 m

= 100 m2

Hence, option 3 is the correct option.

81 Mark · Multiple Choice Questions

The breadth of a rectangle having area A sq. units and length l units is

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Given:

Area = A sq. units

Length = l units

We know the formula,

Area of rectangle = Length x Breadth

⇒ Breadth = $\frac{\text{Area}}{\text{Length}}$ units

⇒ Breadth = $\frac{\text{A}}{\text{l}}$ units

Looking at the provided options, no option correctly match the answer. So, none of the options is correct.

91 Mark · Multiple Choice Questions

The length of each side of a square having area A sq. units is

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Area of square = (Side)2

A sq. units = (Side)2

⇒ Side = $\sqrt{A}$ units

Hence, option 3 is the correct option.

101 Mark · Multiple Choice Questions

Height of an equilateral triangle with each side of length a units is

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To find the height of an equilateral triangle, draw a perpendicular line (height, h) from the top vertex to the base. This divides the equilateral triangle into two identical right-angled triangles.

The hypotenuse is the side of the original triangle (a).

The base of this smaller right triangle is exactly half of the original base $\Big(\frac{a}{2}\Big)$.

Using Pythagoras' theorem (a2 + b2 = c2)

$$\begin{aligned}h^2 + \left(\frac{a}{2}\right)^2 = a^2 \\[1em] h^2 + \frac{a^2}{4} = a^2 \\[1em] h^2 = a^2 - \frac{a^2}{4} \\[1em] h^2 = \frac{3a^2}{4} \\[1em] h = \sqrt\frac{3a^2}{4} \\[1em] h = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} \text{ a}\end{aligned}$$

Looking at the provided options, no option correctly match the answer. So, none of the options is correct.

111 Mark · Multiple Choice Questions

Area of an equilateral triangle of side a units is

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$\frac{\sqrt3}{4} a^2$ sq. units

This is the standard formula for the area of an equilateral triangle.

Hence, option 2 is the correct option.

121 Mark · Multiple Choice Questions

The sides of a triangle measure 13 cm, 14 cm and 15 cm. Its area is

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Given:

Sides: a = 13 cm, b = 14 cm, c = 15 cm

Semi-perimeter: s = $\frac{a + b + c}{2} = \frac{13 + 14 + 15}{2} \text{ cm} = \frac{42}{2} \text{ cm} = 21 \text{ cm}$

Area = $\sqrt{s(s - a)(s - b)(s - c)}$

$$\begin{aligned}= \sqrt{21(21 - 13)(21 - 14)(21 - 15)} \text{ cm}^2 \\[1em] = \sqrt{21 \times 8 \times 7 \times 6} \text{ cm}^2 \\[1em] = \sqrt{(3 \times 7) \times (2 \times 2 \times 2) \times 7 \times (2 \times 3)} \text{ cm}^2 \\[1em] = \sqrt{2^4 \times 3^2 \times 7^2} \text{ cm}^2 \\[1em] = 2^2 \times 3 \times 7 \text{ cm}^2 \\[1em] = 4 \times 21 \text{ cm}^2 \\[1em] = 84 \text{ cm}^2\end{aligned}$$

Hence, option 1 is the correct option.

131 Mark · Multiple Choice Questions

The area of the parallelogram shown in the figure given below, is equal to

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For any parallelogram:

Area = base x height

From the figure,

base = a

height = h

So, Area = a x h

Hence, option 2 is the correct option.

141 Mark · Multiple Choice Questions

The lengths of the diagonals of a rhombus are 14 cm and 24 cm respectively. Its area is

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Given:

d1 = 14 cm, d2 = 24 cm

Area of rhombus = $\frac{1}{2}$ x d1 x d2

= $\frac{1}{2}$ x 14 cm x 24 cm

= $\frac{1}{2}$ x 336 cm2

= $\frac{1}{1}$ x 168 cm2

= 168 cm2

Hence, option 2 is the correct option.

151 Mark · Multiple Choice Questions

The area of a ring formed between two concentric circles of radii R and r (where R > 1) is equal to

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We find the area of the big circle (πR2) and subtract the area of the small circle (πr2).

i.e., πR2 - πr2

= π(R2 - r2)

Hence, option 3 is the correct option.

1Mental Maths

Fill in the blanks :

(i) The perimeter of a simple closed figure is the length of its ............... .

(ii) The ............... of a circle is called its circumference.

(iii) Pie (π) is the ratio of the circumference of any circle to its ............... .

(iv) The area of a simple closed figure is the measure of the ............... enclosed by it.

(v) An area of 1 hectare is equal to ............... m2.

(vi) A unit square grid sheet is a sheet containing horizontal and vertical lines forming squares, each of dimensions ............... .

(vii) In a triangle having sides of lengths a units, b units and c units respectively, if s = $\frac{a + b + c}{2}$ units, then s is called the ............... of the triangle.

(viii) The area of a △ABC having BE ⊥ AC, is given by ............... .

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(ix) Area of a right triangle is equal to ............... .

(x) The area of a triangle having sides of lengths a units, b units and c units respectively and semiperimeter s units is ............... sq. units.

(xi) The area of a parallelogram is equal to the product of the length of the side and the ............... height.

(xii) Area of a rhombus is equal to ............... .

(xiii) The region enclosed between two concentric circles of different radii is called a ............... .

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(i) The perimeter of a simple closed figure is the length of its boundary.

(ii) The perimeter of a circle is called its circumference.

(iii) Pie (π) is the ratio of the circumference of any circle to its diameter.

(iv) The area of a simple closed figure is the measure of the surface enclosed by it.

(v) An area of 1 hectare is equal to 10000 m2.

(vi) A unit square grid sheet is a sheet containing horizontal and vertical lines forming squares, each of dimensions 1 cm x 1 cm.

(vii) In a triangle having sides of lengths a units, b units and c units respectively, if s = $\frac{a + b + c}{2}$ units, then s is called the semi perimeter of the triangle.

(viii) The area of a △ABC having BE ⊥ AC, is given by $\frac{1}{2}$ x AC x BE.

(ix) Area of a right triangle is equal to $\frac{1}{2}$ x base x height.

(x) The area of a triangle having sides of lengths a units, b units and c units respectively and semiperimeter s units is $\sqrt{s(s - a)(s - b)(s - c)}$ sq. units.

(xi) The area of a parallelogram is equal to the product of the length of the side and the corresponding height.

(xii) Area of a rhombus is equal to $\frac{1}{2}$ x (product of diagonals).

(xiii) The region enclosed between two concentric circles of different radii is called a ring.

Explanation

(i)

The perimeter is the total distance around the outside of a 2D shape. If we imagine walking along the edge of a park until we return to our starting point, the distance we covered is the length of its boundary.

(ii)

While we use the word "perimeter" for shapes with straight sides (like squares or pentagons), a circle is a special case because it is perfectly curved. Therefore, the perimeter of a circle has its own specific name: the circumference.

(iii)

π is a mathematical constant that represents a fixed ratio found in every circle. No matter how large or small the circle is, if we divide the circumference by the diameter (the distance across the center), we will always get approximately 3.14159...

π = $\frac{\text{Circumference}}{\text{Diameter}}$

(iv)

While perimeter measures the "fence" around a shape, area measures the actual "field" or region inside that fence. It tells us how much flat surface the shape covers.

(v)

A hectare is a metric unit used primarily for measuring large plots of land. It is defined as the area of a square with sides of 100 meters.

Since Area = Side x Side:

= 100 m x 100 m

= 10000 m2

(vi)

A grid sheet is used to measure area by counting squares. A "unit" grid means each square has a side length of 1. Therefore, the dimensions of each small square are 1 unit x 1 unit (for example, 1 cm x 1 cm).

(vii)

In the study of triangles (specifically for Heron's Formula), we often need to use half of the total perimeter.

Perimeter = a + b + c

s = $\frac{a + b + c}{2}$

The term "s" stands for semi-perimeter (where "semi" means half).

(viii)

The standard formula for the area of a triangle is $\frac{1}{2}$ x base x height

In the diagram, AC is the base because the altitude BE drops onto it at a 90° angle.

∴ The area of a △ABC = $\frac{1}{2}$ x AC x BE

(ix)

In a right-angled triangle, the two sides that meet at the 90° angle serve as the base and the height. To find the area, we simply multiply these two sides and divide by 2.

(x)

$\sqrt{s(s - a)(s - b)(s - c)}$

This specific formula is known as Heron’s Formula. It is used to calculate the area of any triangle when we know the lengths of all three sides but don't have the height. The value s is the semi-perimeter.

(xi)

For a parallelogram, the area is simply base x height. However, the height must be "corresponding," meaning it must be the perpendicular distance between the chosen base and the side opposite to it.

(xii)

A rhombus has a unique property where its diagonals bisect each other at right angles. Because of this symmetry, we can find its area by multiplying the lengths of the two diagonals (d1 and d2) and dividing by 2.

(xiii)

Concentric circles are circles that share the same center point but have different radii (like a bulls eye). The "doughnut" shaped space caught between the inner circle and the outer circle is mathematically called a ring.

2Mental Maths

Write true (T) or false (F) :

(i) For a circle, the ratio, $\frac{\text{diameter}}{circumference}$ = π

(ii) 1 m2 = 10,000 cm2.

(iii) Area of a parallelogram = $\frac{1}{2}$ x base x height.

(iv) Area of a right triangle is equal to the product of its legs.

(v) Area of a triangle with base x and corresponding height y is $\frac{1}{2}$ xy.

(vi) Area of a circle of radius 2r is 2πr2.

(vii) Area of a circle having diameter x is $\frac{πx^2}{2}$.

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(i) False
Reason — The ratio of the circumference to the diameter is π $\Big(π = \frac{\text{Circumference}}{\text{diameter}}\Big)$. The ratio $\frac{\text{diameter}}{\text{circumference}}$ is actually the reciprocal, $\frac{1}{\pi}$.

(ii) True
Reason — Since 1 m = 100 cm, then 1 m2 = (100 cm)2 = 10000 cm2.

(iii) False
Reason — The area of a parallelogram is simply base × height. The fraction $\frac{1}{2}$ is used for triangles, not parallelograms.

(iv) False
Reason — The area is half the product of its legs ($\frac{1}{2}$ × leg1 × leg2). The product of the legs alone would give the area of a rectangle.

(v) True
Reason — Using the standard formula $\frac{1}{2}$ × base × height , if base is × and height is y,

the area is $\frac{1}{2}$ × x × y = $\frac{1}{2}xy$.

(vi) False
Reason — Area of circle = π × (radius)2.

If the radius is 2r,

then Area = π × (radius)2

= π × (2r)2

= π × (4r2)

= 4πr2

(vii) False
Reason — If diameter = x, then radius = $\frac{x}{2}$.

Area = π x (radius)2

= π x $\Big(\frac{x}{2}\Big)^2$

= $\frac{\pi x^2}{4}$

1Case Study Based Questions

Kunal pulled out a string from one of his shoes. He found that it was 66 cm long. He bent it into different shapes one by one.

(1) If Kunal formed an equilateral triangle from the shoe string, what will be the length of each side of the triangle formed ?

  1. 11 cm
  2. 13 cm
  3. 22 cm
  4. 33 cm

(2) If he formed a square from the string, the area of the square would be :

  1. 212.5 cm2
  2. 272.25 cm2
  3. 312.75 cm2
  4. 324 cm2

(3) He formed a circle from the string. Find the radius of the circle formed. [Use π = $\frac{22}{7}$]

  1. 7 cm
  2. 7.5 cm
  3. 9 cm
  4. 10.5 cm

(4) The area of the circle formed from the string will be : [Use π = $\frac{22}{7}$]

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(1)

Length of the string = 66 cm

The total length of the string represents the perimeter of the shape.

An equilateral triangle has 3 equal sides.

Side = $\frac{\text{Perimeter}}{3} = \frac{66}{3} \text{ cm} = 22 \text{ cm}$

Hence, option 3 is the correct option.

(2)

First, let's find the side of the square:

Side = $\frac{\text{Perimeter}}{4} = \frac{66}{4} \text{ cm} = 16.5\text{ cm}$

Now, let's calculate the area:

Area = Side x Side

= 16.5 cm x 16.5 cm

= 272.25 cm2

Hence, option 2 is the correct option.

(3)

The string length is the circumference:

C = 2πr

66 cm = 2 x $\frac{22}{7}$ x r

66 cm = $\frac{44}{7}$ x r

r = $\frac{66 \times 7}{44}$ cm

r = $\frac{3 \times 7}{2}$ cm

r = $\frac{21}{2}$ cm

r = 10.5 cm

Hence, option 4 is the correct option.

(4)

Area of circle = πr2

Using the radius r = 10.5 cm

= $\frac{22}{7}$ x (10.5 cm)2

= $\frac{22}{7}$ x (110.25) cm2

= $\frac{22}{1}$ x (15.75) cm2

= 346.5 cm2

Hence, option 2 is the correct option.

2Case Study Based Questions

Radhey owns an agricultural field which is in the form of a rhombus ABCD. The length of each side of this field is 250 m. Radhey separated a part △DBE of this field for growing lentils by fixing a wire DE and another wire BD such that wires DE and BD are 75 m and 125 m respectively.

Radhey owns an agricultural field which is in the form of a rhombus ABCD. The length of each side of this field is 250 m. Mensuration, Foundation Mathematics R.S. Aggarwal ICSE Class 7.

(1) The area of Radhey's field ABCD is :

  1. 15550 m2
  2. 17525 m2
  3. 18750 m2
  4. 20250 m2

(2) The length of the diagonal AC of the rhombus ABCD is equal to :

  1. 250 m
  2. 300 m
  3. 350 m
  4. 425 m

(3) The area of the field used by Radhey for sowing lentils is :

  1. 3750 m2
  2. 4225 m2
  3. 5250 m2
  4. 6225 m2

(4) What is the area of △DBC ?

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Given:

AB = BC = CD = AD = 250 m

DE = 75 m, BD = 125 m

(1)

The area of ABCD = Base x Height

Here, the side AB acts as the base, and DE is the perpendicular height.

Area = AB x DE

= 250 m x 75 m

= 18750 m2

Hence, option 3 is the correct option.

(2)

We know that,

Area of rhombus ABCD = $\frac{1}{2}$ x d1 x d2

From the image, one diagonal BD = 125 m

Substituting the values in above, we get:

18750 m2 = $\frac{1}{2}$ x 125 m x d2

18750 m2 = $\frac{1}{1}$ x 62.5 m x d2

d2 = $\frac{18750 \text{ m}^2}{62.5 \text{ m}}$

d2 = 300 m

Hence, option 2 is the correct option.

(3)

The lentils are grown in △DBE.

In this right-angled triangle, we need the base EB.

Using Pythagoras' theorem in △DBE:

EB2 = BD2 - DE2

= (125 m)2 - (75 m)2

= (15625 - 5625) m2

= 10000 m2

EB = $\sqrt{10000}$ m2

EB = 100 m

Area of △DBC = $\frac{1}{2}$ x base x height

= $\frac{1}{2}$ x EB x DE

= $\frac{1}{2}$ x 100 m x 75 m

= $\frac{1}{1}$ x 50 m x 75 m

= 3750 m2

Hence, option 1 is the correct option.

(4)

A diagonal (BD) divides a rhombus into two triangles of equal area.

Area of △DBC = $\frac{1}{2}$ x Area of rhombus ABCD

= $\frac{1}{2}$ x 18750 m2

= $\frac{1}{1}$ x 9375 m2

= 9375 m2

Hence, option 2 is the correct option.

1Assertions and Reasons

Assertion: Area of any parallelogram ABCD is AB x AD.

Reason: Area of a parallelogram is given by base x height.

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Assertion (A) is false but Reason (R) is true.

Explanation

In a parallelogram ABCD, AB and AD are two adjacent sides. The area is not simply the product of two sides unless the figure is a rectangle (where the sides meet at 90°).

For a general parallelogram, the area must be the product of a side and its perpendicular height, not another slanted side.

So, Assertion is false.

The fundamental formula for the area of any parallelogram is indeed Base x Height.

The height (altitude) must be the perpendicular distance between the base and the opposite side.

So, Reason is true.

Hence, option 4 is the correct option.

2Assertions and Reasons

Assertion: In the figure, ratio of the area of △ABC to the area of △ACD is the same as the ratio of base BC of △ABC to the base CD of △ACD.

In the figure, ratio of the area of △ABC to the area of △ACD is the same as the ratio of base BC of △ABC to the base CD of △ACD. Mensuration, Foundation Mathematics R.S. Aggarwal ICSE Class 7.

Reason: Area of a triangle is given by $\frac{1}{2}$ x base x height.

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Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A).

Explanation

In the provided figure, △ABC and △ACD share the same vertex A and their bases BC and CD lie on the same straight line BD. This means both triangles have the exact same perpendicular height (AC).

When triangles share the same height, the ratio of their areas is strictly determined by the ratio of their bases.

$\frac{\text{Area of } \triangle ABC}{\text{Area of } \triangle ACD} = \frac{BC}{CD}$

The Reason provides the mathematical foundation for this calculation.

The area of any triangle is $\frac{1}{2}$ x base x height

So, Reason is true.

Hence, option 1 is the correct option.

3Assertions and Reasons

Assertion: Ratio of circumference of a circle to its radius is always 2π : 1.

Reason: For all practical purposes, we take the value of π as $\frac{22}{7}$ or 3.14.

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Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion (A).

Explanation

The circumference (C) of a circle is calculated using the formula C = 2π r, where r is the radius. If we write the ratio of the circumference to the radius, it looks like this:

Ratio = $\frac{\text{Circumference}}{\text{Radius}} = \frac{2\pi r}{r} = 2\pi$

Ratio = 2π : 1

So, Assertion is true.

For practical calculations, we often take:

π ≈ $\frac{22}{7}$ or 3.14.

So, Reason is true.

But, the reason does not explain the assertion.

Hence, option 2 is the correct option.

4Assertions and Reasons

Assertion: Two figures can have the same area but different perimeters.

Reason: If the areas of two figures are same, then they are always congruent.

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Assertion (A) is true but Reason (R) is false.

Explanation

It is entirely possible for two different shapes to cover the same amount of surface (Area) while having different boundary lengths (Perimeter).

For example, consider two rectangles:

Rectangle 1: Sides 4 cm and 9 cm. Area = 36 cm2, Perimeter = 2(4 + 9) = 26 cm.

Rectangle 2: Sides 6 cm and 6 cm (a square). Area = 36 cm2, Perimeter = 4(6) = 24 cm.

Both have the same area, but different perimeters. So, Assertion is true.

Congruent figures must have the same shape and same size. Same area alone does not guarantee congruency.

So, Reason is false.

Hence, option 3 is the correct option.

1Competency Focused Questions

The given figure is a rectangle. If the length increases by 3 cm and breadth decreases by 1 cm, which of these statements is correct?

The given figure is a rectangle. If the length increases by 3 cm and breadth decreases by 1 cm, which of these statements is correct? Mensuration, Foundation Mathematics R.S. Aggarwal ICSE Class 7.
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Original dimensions:

Length = 6 cm

Breadth = 3 cm

New dimensions:

Length increases by 3 cm → 9 cm

Breadth decreases by 1 cm → 2 cm

Original perimeter:

2(6 + 3) = 18 cm

New perimeter:

2(9 + 2) = 22 cm

Increase in perimeter:

22 − 18 = 4 cm

Original area:

6 × 3 = 18 cm2

New area:

9 × 2 = 18 cm2

Area remains the same.

Hence, option 1 is the correct option

2Competency Focused Questions

Given below is the map of a society park.

Given below is the map of a society park. The park has four flower beds of equal area. The dotted line represents the path for running and jogging. What is the area of the running and jogging path? Mensuration, Foundation Mathematics R.S. Aggarwal ICSE Class 7.

The park has four flower beds of equal area. The dotted line represents the path for running and jogging. What is the area of the running and jogging path?

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Outer rectangle dimensions:

Length = 250 m, Breadth = 150 m

Area of park:

250 m × 150 m = 37500 m2

Each flower bed:

Length = 120.5 m, Breadth = 70.5 m

Area of one flower bed:

120.5 m × 70.5 m = 8495.25 m2

There are 4 flower beds,

Area of 4 flower beds = 4 x Area of one flower bed

= 4 × 8495.25 m2

= 33981 m2

Area of running/jogging path = Area of park - Area of 4 flower beds

= 37500 m2 − 33981 m2

= 3519 m2

Hence, option 1 is the correct option

3Competency Focused Questions

A parallelogram is given alongside. If AM = 9 cm and AN = 7.5 cm, which of these shows the area of the triangle ACD?

A parallelogram is given alongside. If AM = 9 cm and AN = 7.5 cm, which of these shows the area of the triangle ACD? Mensuration, Foundation Mathematics R.S. Aggarwal ICSE Class 7.
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Area of parallelogram = Base x Height

CD x AM = BC x AN

Since opposite sides are equal, BC = AD = 10.2 cm. Substituting the known values:

CD x 9 cm = 10.2 cm x 7.5 cm

CD = $\frac{76.5}{9}$ cm

CD = 8.5 cm

The diagonal AC cuts the parallelogram into two triangles of equal area. For △ACD, the side CD acts as the base, and AM is its corresponding perpendicular height:

Area of △ACD = $\frac{1}{2}$ x base x height

= $\frac{1}{2}$ x CD x AM

= $\frac{1}{2}$ (8.5 x 9) cm2

Hence, option 1 is the correct option

4Competency Focused Questions

A wire is bent into the shape as shown. It is made up of 5 semi-circles. What is the length of the wire? (Take π = 3.14)

A wire is bent into the shape as shown. It is made up of 5 semi-circles. What is the length of the wire? (Take π = 3.14). Mensuration, Foundation Mathematics R.S. Aggarwal ICSE Class 7.
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Given:

The wire is made up of 5 semicircles.

π = 3.14

Reading the diameters of the semicircles from the figure:

d1 = 4 cm, d2 = 8 cm, d3 = 12 cm, d4 = 8 cm, d5 = 4 cm

The length of the wire is the sum of the curved (arc) length of each semicircle.

Length of one semicircular arc = πr = $\frac{\pi d}{2}$

So, the radii of the semicircles are:

r1 = 2 cm, r2 = 4 cm, r3 = 6 cm, r4 = 4 cm, r5 = 2 cm

Length of wire = πr1 + πr2 + πr3 + πr4 + πr5

= π(r1 + r2 + r3 + r4 + r5) $\quad$[Taking π common]

= π(2 cm + 4 cm + 6 cm + 4 cm + 2 cm) $\quad$[Substituting the values]

= π x 18 cm

= 3.14 x 18 cm

= 56.52 cm

Length of the wire = 56.52 cm

Hence, option 2 is the correct option.

5Competency Focused Questions

People of a village take good care of plants, trees and animals. They marked some land for their pets (cow and ox) and plants. The ratio of the areas kept for animals and plants together to the total area of the land is:

People of a village take good care of plants, trees and animals. They marked some land for their pets (cow and ox) and plants. The ratio of the areas kept for animals and plants together to the total area of the land is:. Mensuration, Foundation Mathematics R.S. Aggarwal ICSE Class 7.
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Given:

Total land is a rectangle of length 25 m and breadth 15 m.

Cow's enclosure is a rectangle of length 6 m and breadth 3 m.

Ox's enclosure is a circle of diameter 7 m.

Plants' enclosure is a rectangle of length 8 m and breadth 2 m.

π = $\frac{22}{7}$

Total area of the land = length x breadth

= 25 m x 15 m $\quad$[Substituting the values]

= 375 m2

Area kept for cow = length x breadth

= 6 m x 3 m

= 18 m2

Area kept for ox = πr2
[Circle of diameter 7 m, so radius r = $\frac{7}{2}$ = 3.5 m]

= $\frac{22}{7}$ x (3.5 m)2

= $\frac{22}{7}$ x 12.25 m2

= 38.5 m2

Area kept for plants = length x breadth

= 8 m x 2 m

= 16 m2

Total area for animals and plants = Area of cow + Area of ox + Area of plants

= 18 m2 + 38.5 m2 + 16 m2

= 72.5 m2

Required ratio = Area for animals and plants : Total area of land

= 72.5 : 375

= 145 : 750 $\quad$[Multiplying both terms by 2]

= 29 : 150 $\quad$[Dividing both terms by 5]

Ratio of areas for animals and plants to the total area = 29 : 150

Hence, option 3 is the correct option.

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Aditi was decorating a cardboard of length 1 m 45 cm and breadth 80 cm by using fancy border of width 20 cm. She placed the borders, such that it cuts at rights angles, by overlapping through the centre of the board and parallel to its sides, as shown in the figure. She painted the remaining area of the board. How much area did she paint?

Aditi was decorating a cardboard of length 1 m 45 cm and breadth 80 cm by using fancy border of width 20 cm. She placed the borders, such that it cuts at rights angles, by overlapping through the centre of the board and parallel to its sides, as shown in the figure. She painted the remaining area of the board. How much area did she paint? Mensuration, Foundation Mathematics R.S. Aggarwal ICSE Class 7.
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Given:

Length of cardboard = 1 m 45 cm = 145 cm

Breadth of cardboard = 80 cm

Width of border = 20 cm

The two borders overlap at the centre, forming a cross.

Total area of the cardboard = length x breadth

= 145 cm x 80 cm $\quad$[Substituting the values]

= 11600 cm2

Area of the horizontal border = length x width

= 145 cm x 20 cm

= 2900 cm2

Area of the vertical border = breadth x width

= 80 cm x 20 cm

= 1600 cm2

Area of the overlapping square at the centre = width x width

= 20 cm x 20 cm

= 400 cm2

Total area of the border (cross) = Horizontal border + Vertical border - Overlap

= 2900 cm2 + 1600 cm2 - 400 cm2
[The overlap is counted twice, so subtract it once]

= 4100 cm2

Painted area = Total area of cardboard - Area of the border

= 11600 cm2 - 4100 cm2

= 7500 cm2

Area painted by Aditi = 7500 cm2

Hence, option 3 is the correct option.

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Ravi and Manoj were finding the perimeter and area of a square plot of land. Ravi calculated the area and Manoj calculated the perimeter of the plot. Coincidently, they both got the same answer. The length of the side of the plot is :

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Given:

The plot is a square in which the area is equal to the perimeter.

Let the side of the square be 'a' units.

Area of square = a2

Perimeter of square = 4 x a

Since Ravi's area and Manoj's perimeter are equal,

a2 = 4 x a $\quad$[Substituting the values]

⇒ $\frac{a^2}{a}$ = 4 $\quad$[Dividing both sides by a]

⇒ a = 4

Length of the side of the plot = 4 units

Hence, option 4 is the correct option.

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Karan drew the side view of the staircase of a building as shown here. In the drawing, ABCD is a rectangle of dimensions 8 cm × 3 cm, DEFG is a square whose side is equal to double of CD and GHIJ is a rectangle in which GH = 4 AB and HI = $\frac{5}{4}$ BC. The perimeter of the figure is:

Karan drew the side view of the staircase of a building as shown here. In the drawing, ABCD is a rectangle of dimensions 8 cm × 3 cm, DEFG is a square whose side is equal to double of CD and GHIJ is a rectangle in which GH = 4 AB and HI = 5/4 BC. The perimeter of the figure is:. Mensuration, Foundation Mathematics R.S. Aggarwal ICSE Class 7.
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Given:

ABCD is a rectangle of dimensions 8 cm x 3 cm.

So, BC = DA = 8 cm and AB = CD = 3 cm.

DEFG is a square whose side = 2 x CD.

GHIJ is a rectangle in which GH = 4 x AB and HI = $\frac{5}{4}$ x BC.

Side of square DEFG = 2 x CD

= 2 x 3 cm $\quad$[Substituting the value]

= 6 cm

So, DE = EF = FG = GD = 6 cm

For rectangle GHIJ:

GH = 4 x AB = 4 x 3 cm = 12 cm

HI = $\frac{5}{4}$ x BC = $\frac{5}{4}$ x 8 cm = 10 cm

So, IJ = GH = 12 cm and JG = HI = 10 cm

The perimeter is the sum of all the outer sides of the staircase figure.

Perimeter = IJ + IH + HF + FE + EC + CB + BA + AJ

where,

HF = GH - FG $\quad$[Vertical step from big rectangle down to square]

= 12 cm - 6 cm

= 6 cm

EC = DE - CD $\quad$[Vertical step from square down to small rectangle]

= 6 cm - 3 cm

= 3 cm

AJ = DA + GD + JG $\quad$[Full bottom edge]

= 8 cm + 6 cm + 10 cm

= 24 cm

Substituting all the values:

Perimeter = 12 cm + 10 cm + 6 cm + 6 cm + 3 cm + 8 cm + 3 cm + 24 cm

= 72 cm

Perimeter of the figure = 72 cm

Hence, option 1 is the correct option.

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