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MediumMCQ
Find the area of a triangle,two sides of which are $8 \, cm$ and $11 \, cm$ and the perimeter is $32 \, cm$.
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A
$8 \sqrt{30} \, cm^2$
B
$7 \sqrt{30} \, cm^2$
C
$6 \sqrt{30} \, cm^2$
D
$5 \sqrt{30} \, cm^2$

Solution

(A) Given,the perimeter of the triangle is $32 \, cm$. Let the sides be $a = 8 \, cm$ and $b = 11 \, cm$.
The third side $c$ is calculated as:
$c = 32 \, cm - (8 + 11) \, cm = 32 \, cm - 19 \, cm = 13 \, cm$.
The semi-perimeter $s$ is:
$s = \frac{\text{Perimeter}}{2} = \frac{32}{2} \, cm = 16 \, cm$.
Now,calculate $(s - a)$,$(s - b)$,and $(s - c)$:
$s - a = 16 - 8 = 8 \, cm$
$s - b = 16 - 11 = 5 \, cm$
$s - c = 16 - 13 = 3 \, cm$
Using Heron's formula,the area of the triangle is:
$\text{Area} = \sqrt{s(s - a)(s - b)(s - c)}$
$\text{Area} = \sqrt{16 \times 8 \times 5 \times 3} \, cm^2$
$\text{Area} = \sqrt{16 \times 120} \, cm^2$
$\text{Area} = 4 \times \sqrt{4 \times 30} \, cm^2$
$\text{Area} = 4 \times 2 \sqrt{30} \, cm^2 = 8 \sqrt{30} \, cm^2$.
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MediumMCQ
$A$ triangular park $ABC$ has sides $120\,m, 80\,m$ and $50\,m$ (see Fig.). $A$ gardener Dhania has to put a fence all around it and also plant grass inside. How much area does she need to plant? Find the cost of fencing it with barbed wire at the rate of $Rs. 20$ per metre leaving a space $3\,m$ wide for a gate on one side.
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A
$Rs. 5640$
B
$Rs. 4940$
C
$Rs. 4922$
D
$Rs. 4850$

Solution

(B) To find the area of the park,we use Heron's formula.
First,calculate the semi-perimeter $s$:
$2s = 50\,m + 80\,m + 120\,m = 250\,m$
$s = 125\,m$
Now,calculate the differences:
$s - a = 125\,m - 120\,m = 5\,m$
$s - b = 125\,m - 80\,m = 45\,m$
$s - c = 125\,m - 50\,m = 75\,m$
Area of the park $= \sqrt{s(s-a)(s-b)(s-c)}$
$= \sqrt{125 \times 5 \times 45 \times 75}\,m^2$
$= \sqrt{2109375}\,m^2 = 375\sqrt{15}\,m^2$
Next,calculate the cost of fencing:
Perimeter of the park $= 250\,m$
Length of wire needed $= 250\,m - 3\,m = 247\,m$
Cost of fencing $= 247\,m \times Rs. 20/m = Rs. 4940$
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MediumMCQ
The sides of a triangular plot are in the ratio of $3 : 5 : 7$ and its perimeter is $300\, m$. Find its area.
A
$1300\sqrt{3}\, m^2$
B
$1100\sqrt{3}\, m^2$
C
$1500\sqrt{3}\, m^2$
D
$1800\sqrt{3}\, m^2$

Solution

(C) Let the sides of the triangle be $3x, 5x$ and $7x$ meters.
The perimeter of the triangle is given as $300\, m$.
Therefore,$3x + 5x + 7x = 300$.
$15x = 300$,which gives $x = 20$.
Thus,the sides of the triangle are $3 \times 20 = 60\, m$,$5 \times 20 = 100\, m$,and $7 \times 20 = 140\, m$.
Using Heron's formula,the semi-perimeter $s$ is:
$s = \frac{60 + 100 + 140}{2} = \frac{300}{2} = 150\, m$.
The area of the triangle is $\sqrt{s(s-a)(s-b)(s-c)}$.
Area $= \sqrt{150(150 - 60)(150 - 100)(150 - 140)}\, m^2$.
Area $= \sqrt{150 \times 90 \times 50 \times 10}\, m^2$.
Area $= \sqrt{6750000}\, m^2$.
Area $= 1500\sqrt{3}\, m^2$.
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MediumMCQ
$A$ traffic signal board,indicating '$SCHOOL$ $AHEAD$',is an equilateral triangle with side 'a'. Find the area of the signal board,using Heron's formula. If its perimeter is $180 \, cm$,what will be the area of the signal board?
A
$600 \sqrt{3} \, cm^2$
B
$700 \sqrt{3} \, cm^2$
C
$800 \sqrt{3} \, cm^2$
D
$900 \sqrt{3} \, cm^2$

Solution

(D) For an equilateral triangle with side $a$,the area is given by $\frac{\sqrt{3}}{4} a^2$.
Given that the perimeter of the equilateral triangle is $180 \, cm$.
Since all three sides are equal,$3a = 180 \, cm$,which gives $a = 60 \, cm$.
Using Heron's formula,the semi-perimeter $s = \frac{\text{Perimeter}}{2} = \frac{180}{2} = 90 \, cm$.
The area of the triangle is $\sqrt{s(s-a)(s-b)(s-c)}$.
Substituting the values: $\text{Area} = \sqrt{90(90-60)(90-60)(90-60)} \, cm^2$.
$\text{Area} = \sqrt{90 \times 30 \times 30 \times 30} \, cm^2$.
$\text{Area} = \sqrt{3 \times 30 \times 30 \times 30 \times 30} \, cm^2$.
$\text{Area} = \sqrt{3 \times (30)^2 \times (30)^2} \, cm^2$.
$\text{Area} = 30 \times 30 \times \sqrt{3} \, cm^2 = 900 \sqrt{3} \, cm^2$.
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DifficultMCQ
The triangular side walls of a flyover have been used for advertisements. The sides of the walls are $122\, m, 22\, m$ and $120\, m$ (see Fig.). The advertisements yield an earning of $Rs. 5000$ per $m^2$ per year. $A$ company hired one of its walls for $3$ months. How much rent did it pay?
Question diagram
A
$16,50,000$
B
$14,50,000$
C
$11,50,000$
D
$13,50,000$

Solution

(A) The sides of the triangular wall are $a = 122\, m, b = 120\, m, c = 22\, m$.
The semi-perimeter $s$ is given by:
$s = \frac{a + b + c}{2} = \frac{122 + 120 + 22}{2}\, m = \frac{264}{2}\, m = 132\, m$.
The area of the triangle using Heron's formula is $\sqrt{s(s-a)(s-b)(s-c)}$.
Area $= \sqrt{132(132 - 122)(132 - 120)(132 - 22)}\, m^2$
$= \sqrt{132 \times 10 \times 12 \times 110}\, m^2$
$= \sqrt{12 \times 11 \times 10 \times 12 \times 11 \times 10}\, m^2$
$= \sqrt{12^2 \times 11^2 \times 10^2}\, m^2 = 12 \times 11 \times 10\, m^2 = 1320\, m^2$.
Rent for $1$ year ($12$ months) per $m^2 = Rs. 5000$.
Rent for $3$ months per $m^2 = Rs. 5000 \times \frac{3}{12} = Rs. 1250$.
Total rent for $1320\, m^2$ for $3$ months $= 1320 \times 1250 = Rs. 16,50,000$.
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MediumMCQ
There is a slide in a park. One of its side walls has been painted in some colour with a message "$KEEP$ $THE$ $PARK$ $GREEN$ $AND$ $CLEAN$". If the sides of the wall are $15 \, m$,$11 \, m$ and $6 \, m$,find the area painted in colour.
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A
$90 \sqrt{2} \, m^2$
B
$20 \sqrt{2} \, m^2$
C
$30 \sqrt{2} \, m^2$
D
$40 \sqrt{2} \, m^2$

Solution

(B) The sides of the triangular wall are $a = 15 \, m$,$b = 11 \, m$,and $c = 6 \, m$.
First,we calculate the semi-perimeter $(s)$:
$s = \frac{a + b + c}{2} = \frac{15 + 11 + 6}{2} \, m = \frac{32}{2} \, m = 16 \, m$.
Now,using Heron's formula,the area of the triangular surface is:
Area $= \sqrt{s(s - a)(s - b)(s - c)}$
$= \sqrt{16(16 - 15)(16 - 11)(16 - 6)} \, m^2$
$= \sqrt{16 \times 1 \times 5 \times 10} \, m^2$
$= \sqrt{16 \times 50} \, m^2$
$= \sqrt{800} \, m^2$
$= \sqrt{400 \times 2} \, m^2 = 20 \sqrt{2} \, m^2$.
Thus,the required area painted in colour is $20 \sqrt{2} \, m^2$.
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MediumMCQ
Find the area of a triangle two sides of which are $18 \, cm$ and $10 \, cm$ and the perimeter is $42 \, cm$.
A
$25 \sqrt{11} \, cm^2$
B
$85 \sqrt{11} \, cm^2$
C
$21 \sqrt{11} \, cm^2$
D
$21 \sqrt{51} \, cm^2$

Solution

(C) Let the sides of the triangle be $a = 18 \, cm$,$b = 10 \, cm$,and $c$ be the third side.
Given that the perimeter $(2s) = 42 \, cm$.
Therefore,the semi-perimeter $s = \frac{42}{2} = 21 \, cm$.
The third side $c = 42 - (18 + 10) = 42 - 28 = 14 \, cm$.
Using Heron's formula,the area of a triangle $= \sqrt{s(s-a)(s-b)(s-c)}$.
Substituting the values: Area $= \sqrt{21(21-18)(21-10)(21-14)} \, cm^2$.
Area $= \sqrt{21 \times 3 \times 11 \times 7} \, cm^2$.
Area $= \sqrt{(3 \times 7) \times 3 \times 11 \times 7} \, cm^2 = \sqrt{3^2 \times 7^2 \times 11} \, cm^2$.
Area $= 3 \times 7 \sqrt{11} \, cm^2 = 21 \sqrt{11} \, cm^2$.
8
DifficultMCQ
Sides of a triangle are in the ratio of $12 : 17 : 25$ and its perimeter is $540 \, cm$. Find its area.
A
$1,000 \, cm^2$
B
$5,000 \, cm^2$
C
$6,000 \, cm^2$
D
$9,000 \, cm^2$

Solution

(D) Perimeter of the triangle $= 540 \, cm$.
Semi-perimeter $s = \frac{540}{2} = 270 \, cm$.
Let the sides be $12x, 17x,$ and $25x$.
$12x + 17x + 25x = 540 \Rightarrow 54x = 540 \Rightarrow x = 10$.
Thus,the sides are $a = 120 \, cm, b = 170 \, cm, c = 250 \, cm$.
Using Heron's formula: Area $= \sqrt{s(s-a)(s-b)(s-c)}$.
$s-a = 270 - 120 = 150 \, cm$.
$s-b = 270 - 170 = 100 \, cm$.
$s-c = 270 - 250 = 20 \, cm$.
Area $= \sqrt{270 \times 150 \times 100 \times 20} = \sqrt{81,000,000} = 9,000 \, cm^2$.
9
DifficultMCQ
An isosceles triangle has a perimeter of $30 \, cm$ and each of the equal sides is $12 \, cm$. Find the area of the triangle.
A
$9 \sqrt{15} \, cm^2$
B
$12 \sqrt{15} \, cm^2$
C
$15 \sqrt{15} \, cm^2$
D
$19 \sqrt{15} \, cm^2$

Solution

(A) The equal sides of the triangle are $12 \, cm$ each.
Let the third side be $x \, cm$.
Since the perimeter is $30 \, cm$,we have:
$12 \, cm + 12 \, cm + x \, cm = 30 \, cm$
$24 \, cm + x = 30 \, cm$
$x = 30 - 24 = 6 \, cm$.
Now,the semi-perimeter $s = \frac{\text{Perimeter}}{2} = \frac{30}{2} = 15 \, cm$.
Using Heron's formula,the area of the triangle is:
$\text{Area} = \sqrt{s(s-a)(s-b)(s-c)}$
$\text{Area} = \sqrt{15(15-12)(15-12)(15-6)} \, cm^2$
$\text{Area} = \sqrt{15 \times 3 \times 3 \times 9} \, cm^2$
$\text{Area} = \sqrt{15 \times 9 \times 9} \, cm^2 = 9 \sqrt{15} \, cm^2$.
Thus,the area of the triangle is $9 \sqrt{15} \, cm^2$.
10
DifficultMCQ
Kamla has a triangular field with sides $240 \, m, 200 \, m, 360 \, m$,where she grew wheat. In another triangular field with sides $240 \, m, 320 \, m, 400 \, m$ adjacent to the previous field,she wanted to grow potatoes and onions. She divided the field in two parts by joining the mid-point of the longest side to the opposite vertex and grew potatoes in one part and onions in the other part. How much area (in hectares) has been used for wheat,potatoes and onions? $(1 \, \text{hectare} = 10000 \, m^2)$
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A
$2.26 \, \text{hectares for wheat, } 1.92 \, \text{hectares for potatoes, } 1.92 \, \text{hectares for onions}$
B
$1.92 \, \text{hectares for wheat, } 2.26 \, \text{hectares for potatoes, } 2.26 \, \text{hectares for onions}$
C
$31.92 \, \text{hectares for wheat, } 1.92 \, \text{hectares for potatoes, } 1.92 \, \text{hectares for onions}$
D
$51.92 \, \text{hectares for wheat, } 2.26 \, \text{hectares for potatoes, } 2.26 \, \text{hectares for onions}$

Solution

(A) For the triangular field with sides $a = 200 \, m, b = 240 \, m, c = 360 \, m$:
Semi-perimeter $s = \frac{200 + 240 + 360}{2} = 400 \, m$.
Area of the wheat field = $\sqrt{400(400-200)(400-240)(400-360)} = \sqrt{400 \times 200 \times 160 \times 40} = \sqrt{512000000} = 16000\sqrt{2} \, m^2 \approx 22627.4 \, m^2 \approx 2.26 \, \text{hectares}$.
For the second triangular field with sides $240 \, m, 320 \, m, 400 \, m$:
Semi-perimeter $s = \frac{240 + 320 + 400}{2} = 480 \, m$.
Area of the second field = $\sqrt{480(480-240)(480-320)(480-400)} = \sqrt{480 \times 240 \times 160 \times 80} = \sqrt{1474560000} = 38400 \, m^2 = 3.84 \, \text{hectares}$.
The median divides the triangle into two triangles of equal area.
Area for potatoes = Area for onions = $\frac{3.84}{2} = 1.92 \, \text{hectares}$ each.
11
DifficultMCQ
Students of a school staged a rally for a cleanliness campaign. They walked through the lanes in two groups. One group walked through the lanes $AB, BC$ and $CA$; while the other through $AC, CD$ and $DA$ (see Fig.). Then they cleaned the area enclosed within their lanes. If $AB = 9 \, m, BC = 40 \, m, CD = 15 \, m, DA = 28 \, m$ and $\angle B = 90^{\circ}$,which group cleaned more area and by how much (in $, m^2$)? Find the total area cleaned by the students (neglecting the width of the lanes).
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A
$415$
B
$310$
C
$306$
D
$450$

Solution

(C) Since $AB = 9 \, m$ and $BC = 40 \, m$ with $\angle B = 90^{\circ}$,we use the Pythagorean theorem to find $AC$:
$AC = \sqrt{AB^2 + BC^2} = \sqrt{9^2 + 40^2} = \sqrt{81 + 1600} = \sqrt{1681} = 41 \, m$.
The first group cleans the area of the right-angled triangle $ABC$:
Area of $\Delta ABC = \frac{1}{2} \times \text{base} \times \text{height} = \frac{1}{2} \times 40 \times 9 = 180 \, m^2$.
The second group cleans the area of triangle $ACD$ with sides $41 \, m, 15 \, m$ and $28 \, m$. Using Heron's formula,the semi-perimeter $s = \frac{41 + 15 + 28}{2} = \frac{84}{2} = 42 \, m$.
Area of $\Delta ACD = \sqrt{s(s - a)(s - b)(s - c)} = \sqrt{42(42 - 41)(42 - 15)(42 - 28)} = \sqrt{42 \times 1 \times 27 \times 14} = \sqrt{15876} = 126 \, m^2$.
The first group cleaned $180 \, m^2$ and the second group cleaned $126 \, m^2$. The first group cleaned more area by $(180 - 126) = 54 \, m^2$.
Total area cleaned by the students $= 180 + 126 = 306 \, m^2$.
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DifficultMCQ
Find the area of a quadrilateral $ABCD$ in which $AB = 3 \, cm, BC = 4 \, cm, CD = 4 \, cm, DA = 5 \, cm$ and $AC = 5 \, cm$. (in $, cm^2$)
A
$15.2$
B
$27.8$
C
$55.2$
D
$25.2$

Solution

(A) The quadrilateral $ABCD$ is divided into two triangles,$\Delta ABC$ and $\Delta ACD$,by the diagonal $AC$.
For $\Delta ABC$:
The sides are $a = 3 \, cm, b = 4 \, cm, c = 5 \, cm$.
Semi-perimeter $s_1 = \frac{3 + 4 + 5}{2} = 6 \, cm$.
Area of $\Delta ABC = \sqrt{s_1(s_1 - a)(s_1 - b)(s_1 - c)} = \sqrt{6(6 - 3)(6 - 4)(6 - 5)} = \sqrt{6 \times 3 \times 2 \times 1} = \sqrt{36} = 6 \, cm^2$.
For $\Delta ACD$:
The sides are $a = 5 \, cm, b = 4 \, cm, c = 5 \, cm$.
Semi-perimeter $s_2 = \frac{5 + 4 + 5}{2} = 7 \, cm$.
Area of $\Delta ACD = \sqrt{s_2(s_2 - a)(s_2 - b)(s_2 - c)} = \sqrt{7(7 - 5)(7 - 4)(7 - 5)} = \sqrt{7 \times 2 \times 3 \times 2} = \sqrt{84} = 2\sqrt{21} \, cm^2$.
Using $\sqrt{21} \approx 4.58$,Area $\approx 2 \times 4.58 = 9.16 \, cm^2$.
Total area of quadrilateral $ABCD = \text{Area}(\Delta ABC) + \text{Area}(\Delta ACD) = 6 + 9.16 = 15.16 \, cm^2 \approx 15.2 \, cm^2$.
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DifficultMCQ
Radha made a picture of an aeroplane with coloured paper as shown in the figure. Find the total area of the paper used. (in $, cm^{2}$)
Question diagram
A
$29.3$
B
$19.3$
C
$32.3$
D
$45.3$

Solution

(B) Area of surface $I$:
It is an isosceles triangle with sides $a = 5\, cm, b = 5\, cm, c = 1\, cm$.
Semi-perimeter $s = \frac{5+5+1}{2} = 5.5\, cm$.
Area $= \sqrt{s(s-a)(s-b)(s-c)} = \sqrt{5.5(5.5-5)(5.5-5)(5.5-1)} = \sqrt{5.5 \times 0.5 \times 0.5 \times 4.5} = \sqrt{6.1875} \approx 2.48\, cm^{2}$.
Area of surface $II$:
It is a rectangle with length $6.5\, cm$ and breadth $1\, cm$.
Area $= 6.5 \times 1 = 6.5\, cm^{2}$.
Area of surface $III$:
It is a trapezium with parallel sides $1\, cm$ and $2\, cm$. The height $h$ is calculated using Pythagoras theorem: $h = \sqrt{1^{2} - (0.5)^{2}} = \sqrt{0.75} \approx 0.866\, cm$.
Area $= \frac{1}{2} \times (1 + 2) \times 0.866 = 1.5 \times 0.866 \approx 1.3\, cm^{2}$.
Area of surface $IV$ and $V$:
These are two congruent right-angled triangles with base $6\, cm$ and height $1.5\, cm$.
Area of $IV = \frac{1}{2} \times 6 \times 1.5 = 4.5\, cm^{2}$.
Area of $V = 4.5\, cm^{2}$.
Total area $= 2.48 + 6.5 + 1.3 + 4.5 + 4.5 = 19.28\, cm^{2} \approx 19.3\, cm^{2}$.
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DifficultMCQ
$A$ rhombus shaped field has green grass for $18$ cows to graze. If each side of the rhombus is $30\, m$ and its longer diagonal is $48\, m$,how much area of grass field will each cow be getting (in $, m^{2}$)?
A
$25$
B
$38$
C
$50$
D
$48$

Solution

(D) Here,each side of the rhombus $= 30\, m$.
One of the diagonals $= 48\, m$.
Since a diagonal divides the rhombus into two congruent triangles,the sides of the first triangle are $a = 30\, m, b = 30\, m, c = 48\, m$.
The semi-perimeter $s = \frac{a + b + c}{2} = \frac{30 + 30 + 48}{2}\, m = \frac{108}{2} = 54\, m$.
Area of triangle $I = \sqrt{s(s - a)(s - b)(s - c)} = \sqrt{54(54 - 30)(54 - 30)(54 - 48)}\, m^{2}$.
$= \sqrt{54 \times 24 \times 24 \times 6}\, m^{2} = \sqrt{(9 \times 6) \times 24 \times 24 \times 6}\, m^{2} = \sqrt{9 \times 36 \times 24^{2}}\, m^{2} = 3 \times 6 \times 24\, m^{2} = 432\, m^{2}$.
Area of the second triangle is also $432\, m^{2}$.
Total area of the rhombus $= 432\, m^{2} + 432\, m^{2} = 864\, m^{2}$.
Thus,the area of grass for $18$ cows $= 864\, m^{2}$.
Area of grass for $1$ cow $= \frac{864}{18}\, m^{2} = 48\, m^{2}$.
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15
Medium
An umbrella is made by stitching $10$ triangular pieces of cloth of two different colours (see figure),each piece measuring $20\, cm, 50\, cm$ and $50\, cm$. How much cloth of each colour is required for the umbrella?
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Solution

(N/A) The sides of each triangular piece are $a = 20\, cm$,$b = 50\, cm$,and $c = 50\, cm$.
The semi-perimeter $s$ is calculated as:
$s = \frac{a + b + c}{2} = \frac{20 + 50 + 50}{2}\, cm = \frac{120}{2}\, cm = 60\, cm$.
Using Heron's formula,the area of each triangular piece is:
Area $= \sqrt{s(s - a)(s - b)(s - c)} = \sqrt{60(60 - 20)(60 - 50)(60 - 50)}\, cm^2$
$= \sqrt{60 \times 40 \times 10 \times 10}\, cm^2 = \sqrt{240000}\, cm^2 = 200\sqrt{6}\, cm^2$.
Since there are $10$ triangular pieces in total,there are $5$ pieces of each colour.
Area of cloth required for each colour $= 5 \times 200\sqrt{6}\, cm^2 = 1000\sqrt{6}\, cm^2$.
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Difficult
$A$ kite in the shape of a square with a diagonal $32\, cm$ and an isosceles triangle of base $8\, cm$ and sides $6\, cm$ each is to be made of three different shades as shown in the figure. How much paper of each shade has been used in it?
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Solution

(N/A) Area of triangle $I$:
Diagonal $= 32\, cm$.
Since the diagonals of a square bisect each other at $90^\circ$,the height of triangle $I$ (which is half the diagonal) $= \frac{1}{2} \times 32\, cm = 16\, cm$.
The base of the triangle is the other diagonal of the square,which is also $32\, cm$.
Area of triangle $I = \frac{1}{2} \times \text{base} \times \text{height} = \frac{1}{2} \times 32\, cm \times 16\, cm = 256\, cm^2$.
Area of triangle $II$:
Since the diagonal of a square divides it into two congruent triangles,the area of triangle $II$ is equal to the area of triangle $I$.
Area of triangle $II = 256\, cm^2$.
Area of triangle $III$:
The triangle at the base has sides $a = 8\, cm, b = 6\, cm, c = 6\, cm$.
Semi-perimeter $s = \frac{a + b + c}{2} = \frac{8 + 6 + 6}{2} = 10\, cm$.
Using Heron's formula,Area $= \sqrt{s(s-a)(s-b)(s-c)}$.
Area $= \sqrt{10(10-8)(10-6)(10-6)} = \sqrt{10 \times 2 \times 4 \times 4} = \sqrt{320} = 8\sqrt{5}\, cm^2$.
Taking $\sqrt{5} \approx 2.24$,Area $\approx 8 \times 2.24 = 17.92\, cm^2$.
Thus,the area of paper used for each shade is:
Shade $I = 256\, cm^2$,Shade $II = 256\, cm^2$,Shade $III = 17.92\, cm^2$.
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MediumMCQ
$A$ floral design on a floor is made up of $16$ tiles which are triangular,the sides of the triangle being $9\, cm, 28\, cm$ and $35\, cm$ (see Fig.). Find the cost of polishing the tiles at the rate of $50p$ per $cm^2$.
Question diagram
A
$Rs. 735.60$
B
$Rs. 105.60$
C
$Rs. 705.60$
D
$Rs. 955.60$

Solution

(C) There are $16$ equal triangular tiles.
Sides of the triangle are $a = 9\, cm, b = 28\, cm, c = 35\, cm$.
Semi-perimeter $s = \frac{a + b + c}{2} = \frac{9 + 28 + 35}{2} = \frac{72}{2} = 36\, cm$.
Area of one triangle using Heron's formula $= \sqrt{s(s - a)(s - b)(s - c)}$.
Area $= \sqrt{36(36 - 9)(36 - 28)(36 - 35)} = \sqrt{36 \times 27 \times 8 \times 1} = \sqrt{7776} = 36\sqrt{6}\, cm^2$.
Using $\sqrt{6} \approx 2.449$,Area $\approx 36 \times 2.449 = 88.164\, cm^2$.
Total area of $16$ tiles $= 16 \times 88.164 = 1410.624\, cm^2$.
Cost of polishing at $50p$ (or $Rs. 0.50$) per $cm^2$ $= 1410.624 \times 0.50 = Rs. 705.312$.
Rounding to the nearest value provided in the options,the cost is $Rs. 705.60$.
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DifficultMCQ
$A$ field is in the shape of a trapezium whose parallel sides are $25\, m$ and $10\, m$. The non-parallel sides are $14\, m$ and $13\, m$. Find the area of the field. (in $, m^{2}$)
A
$205$
B
$106$
C
$186$
D
$196$

Solution

(D) The given field is in the form of a trapezium $ABCD$ such that parallel sides are $AB = 10\, m$ and $DC = 25\, m$.
Non-parallel sides are $AD = 13\, m$ and $BC = 14\, m$.
Draw $BE \parallel AD$,such that $E$ lies on $DC$. Then $ABED$ is a parallelogram.
$DE = AB = 10\, m$,so $EC = DC - DE = 25\, m - 10\, m = 15\, m$.
In $\Delta BCE$,the sides are $a = 13\, m$,$b = 14\, m$,and $c = 15\, m$.
Semi-perimeter $s = \frac{13 + 14 + 15}{2} = \frac{42}{2} = 21\, m$.
Area of $\Delta BCE = \sqrt{s(s-a)(s-b)(s-c)} = \sqrt{21(21-13)(21-14)(21-15)} = \sqrt{21 \times 8 \times 7 \times 6} = \sqrt{7056} = 84\, m^{2}$.
Let $h$ be the height of $\Delta BCE$ corresponding to base $EC = 15\, m$.
Area of $\Delta BCE = \frac{1}{2} \times \text{base} \times \text{height} = 84\, m^{2}$.
$\frac{1}{2} \times 15 \times h = 84 \Rightarrow h = \frac{168}{15} = 11.2\, m$.
Area of parallelogram $ABED = \text{base} \times \text{height} = AB \times h = 10 \times 11.2 = 112\, m^{2}$.
Total area of the field = Area of $\Delta BCE +$ Area of parallelogram $ABED = 84 + 112 = 196\, m^{2}$.
Solution diagram
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MediumMCQ
Sanya has a piece of land which is in the shape of a rhombus (see figure). She wants her one daughter and one son to work on the land and produce different crops. She divided the land into two equal parts. If the perimeter of the land is $400\, m$ and one of the diagonals is $160\, m$,how much area will each of them get for their crops (in $, m^2$)?
Question diagram
A
$4800$
B
$6300$
C
$5000$
D
$9800$

Solution

(A) Let $ABCD$ be the rhombus-shaped field.
Perimeter of the rhombus $= 400\, m$.
Since all sides of a rhombus are equal,each side $= 400\, m / 4 = 100\, m$.
Thus,$AB = BC = CD = DA = 100\, m$.
Let the diagonal $BD = 160\, m$.
The diagonal divides the rhombus into two congruent triangles,$\triangle ABD$ and $\triangle BCD$.
For $\triangle ABD$,the sides are $a = 100\, m$,$b = 100\, m$,and $c = 160\, m$.
The semi-perimeter $s$ is given by:
$s = (100 + 100 + 160) / 2 = 360 / 2 = 180\, m$.
Using Heron's formula,the area of $\triangle ABD$ is:
Area $= \sqrt{s(s-a)(s-b)(s-c)}$
Area $= \sqrt{180(180-100)(180-100)(180-160)}$
Area $= \sqrt{180 \times 80 \times 80 \times 20}$
Area $= \sqrt{180 \times 20 \times 80^2}$
Area $= \sqrt{3600 \times 6400}$
Area $= 60 \times 80 = 4800\, m^2$.
Since the land is divided into two equal parts,each of them will get an area of $4800\, m^2$.
20
MediumMCQ
The base of a right triangle is $8 \, cm$ and its hypotenuse is $10 \, cm$. Its area will be (in $cm^2$):
A
$24$
B
$40$
C
$48$
D
$80$

Solution

(A) Let the right triangle be $\triangle ABC$ where $\angle B = 90^{\circ}$.
Given: Base $BC = 8 \, cm$ and hypotenuse $AC = 10 \, cm$.
According to the Pythagorean theorem: $AC^2 = AB^2 + BC^2$.
Substituting the values: $10^2 = AB^2 + 8^2$.
$100 = AB^2 + 64$.
$AB^2 = 100 - 64 = 36$.
$AB = \sqrt{36} = 6 \, cm$.
The area of a right triangle is given by the formula: $\text{Area} = \frac{1}{2} \times \text{base} \times \text{height}$.
$\text{Area} = \frac{1}{2} \times 8 \times 6 = 24 \, cm^2$.
21
EasyMCQ
The perimeter of an equilateral triangle is $60 \, m$. The area is
A
$10 \sqrt{3} \, m^{2}$
B
$15 \sqrt{3} \, m^{2}$
C
$100 \sqrt{3} \, m^{2}$
D
$20 \sqrt{3} \, m^{2}$

Solution

(C) The perimeter of an equilateral triangle is given by $P = 3a$,where $a$ is the side length.
Given $3a = 60 \, m$,we find the side length $a = 60 / 3 = 20 \, m$.
The area of an equilateral triangle is calculated using the formula $\text{Area} = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{4} a^2$.
Substituting $a = 20 \, m$ into the formula:
$\text{Area} = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{4} \times (20)^2 = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{4} \times 400 = 100 \sqrt{3} \, m^2$.
22
MediumMCQ
The sides of a triangle are $56 \ cm$,$60 \ cm$,and $52 \ cm$ long. Then the area of the triangle is (in $cm^2$)
A
$1322$
B
$1311$
C
$1392$
D
$1344$

Solution

(D) Given,the three sides of the triangle are $a = 56 \ cm$,$b = 60 \ cm$,and $c = 52 \ cm$.
First,calculate the semi-perimeter $(s)$ of the triangle:
$s = \frac{a + b + c}{2} = \frac{56 + 60 + 52}{2} = \frac{168}{2} = 84 \ cm$.
Using Heron's formula,the area of the triangle is given by $\sqrt{s(s-a)(s-b)(s-c)}$.
Area $= \sqrt{84(84 - 56)(84 - 60)(84 - 52)}$
Area $= \sqrt{84 \times 28 \times 24 \times 32}$
Area $= \sqrt{(4 \times 3 \times 7) \times (4 \times 7) \times (8 \times 3) \times (8 \times 4)}$
Area $= \sqrt{4^4 \times 7^2 \times 3^2 \times 8^2} = 4^2 \times 7 \times 3 \times 8 = 16 \times 168 = 1344 \ cm^2$.
Thus,the area of the triangle is $1344 \ cm^2$.
23
EasyMCQ
The area of an equilateral triangle with side $2 \sqrt{3} \, cm$ is (in $cm^2$):
A
$5.196$
B
$0.866$
C
$3.496$
D
$1.732$

Solution

(A) The area of an equilateral triangle is given by the formula: $\text{Area} = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{4} \times (\text{side})^2$.
Given the side length is $2\sqrt{3} \, cm$.
Substituting the value into the formula:
$\text{Area} = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{4} \times (2\sqrt{3})^2$
$= \frac{\sqrt{3}}{4} \times (4 \times 3)$
$= \frac{\sqrt{3}}{4} \times 12$
$= 3\sqrt{3} \, cm^2$.
Using the value $\sqrt{3} \approx 1.732$:
$\text{Area} = 3 \times 1.732 = 5.196 \, cm^2$.
24
EasyMCQ
The length of each side of an equilateral triangle having an area of $9 \sqrt{3} \text{ cm}^2$ is (in $\text{cm}$):
A
$8$
B
$6$
C
$36$
D
$4$

Solution

(B) The area of an equilateral triangle is given by the formula: $\text{Area} = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{4} \times (\text{side})^2$.
Given that the area is $9 \sqrt{3} \text{ cm}^2$,we set up the equation:
$9 \sqrt{3} = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{4} \times (\text{side})^2$.
Dividing both sides by $\sqrt{3}$,we get:
$9 = \frac{1}{4} \times (\text{side})^2$.
Multiplying both sides by $4$,we get:
$(\text{side})^2 = 36$.
Taking the square root of both sides,we find:
$\text{side} = \sqrt{36} = 6 \text{ cm}$.
25
MediumMCQ
If the area of an equilateral triangle is $16 \sqrt{3} \, cm^{2}$,then the perimeter of the triangle is (in $cm$)
A
$48$
B
$12$
C
$24$
D
$36$

Solution

(C) The area of an equilateral triangle is given by the formula: $\text{Area} = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{4} \times (\text{side})^2$.
Given that the area is $16 \sqrt{3} \, cm^{2}$,we have:
$16 \sqrt{3} = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{4} \times (\text{side})^2$.
Dividing both sides by $\sqrt{3}$:
$16 = \frac{1}{4} \times (\text{side})^2$.
Multiplying by $4$:
$(\text{side})^2 = 16 \times 4 = 64$.
Taking the square root:
$\text{side} = \sqrt{64} = 8 \, cm$.
The perimeter of an equilateral triangle is $3 \times \text{side}$:
$\text{Perimeter} = 3 \times 8 = 24 \, cm$.
26
MediumMCQ
The sides of a triangle are $35 \text{ cm}$,$54 \text{ cm}$,and $61 \text{ cm}$,respectively. The length of its longest altitude is:
A
$16 \sqrt{5} \text{ cm}$
B
$10 \sqrt{5} \text{ cm}$
C
$28 \text{ cm}$
D
$24 \sqrt{5} \text{ cm}$

Solution

(D) The sides of the triangle are $a = 35 \text{ cm}$,$b = 54 \text{ cm}$,and $c = 61 \text{ cm}$.
First,calculate the semi-perimeter $s$:
$s = \frac{35 + 54 + 61}{2} = \frac{150}{2} = 75 \text{ cm}$.
Using Heron's formula,the area of the triangle is:
$\text{Area} = \sqrt{s(s-a)(s-b)(s-c)} = \sqrt{75(75-35)(75-54)(75-61)}$
$= \sqrt{75 \times 40 \times 21 \times 14} = \sqrt{(25 \times 3) \times (8 \times 5) \times (3 \times 7) \times (2 \times 7)}$
$= \sqrt{25 \times 3^2 \times 7^2 \times 16 \times 5} = 5 \times 3 \times 7 \times 4 \sqrt{5} = 420 \sqrt{5} \text{ cm}^2$.
The longest altitude corresponds to the smallest side of the triangle.
Since the smallest side is $35 \text{ cm}$,the longest altitude $h$ is given by:
$\text{Area} = \frac{1}{2} \times \text{base} \times \text{height} \implies 420 \sqrt{5} = \frac{1}{2} \times 35 \times h$.
$h = \frac{420 \sqrt{5} \times 2}{35} = 12 \times 2 \sqrt{5} = 24 \sqrt{5} \text{ cm}$.
27
MediumMCQ
The area of an isosceles triangle having base $2 \, cm$ and the length of one of the equal sides $4 \, cm$ is
A
$\sqrt{15} \, cm^2$
B
$\sqrt{15/2} \, cm^2$
C
$2 \sqrt{15} \, cm^2$
D
$4 \sqrt{15} \, cm^2$

Solution

(A) The sides of the isosceles triangle are $a = 4 \, cm$,$b = 4 \, cm$,and $c = 2 \, cm$.
The semi-perimeter $s$ is calculated as:
$s = \frac{a + b + c}{2} = \frac{4 + 4 + 2}{2} = \frac{10}{2} = 5 \, cm$.
Using Heron's formula,the area of the triangle is:
$\text{Area} = \sqrt{s(s - a)(s - b)(s - c)}$
Substituting the values:
$\text{Area} = \sqrt{5(5 - 4)(5 - 4)(5 - 2)}$
$\text{Area} = \sqrt{5 \times 1 \times 1 \times 3}$
$\text{Area} = \sqrt{15} \, cm^2$.
28
MediumMCQ
The edges of a triangular board are $6 \, cm$,$8 \, cm$,and $10 \, cm$. The cost of painting it at the rate of $9$ paise per $cm^2$ is:
A
$Rs \, 2.00$
B
$Rs \, 2.16$
C
$Rs \, 2.48$
D
$Rs \, 3.00$

Solution

(B) The sides of the triangle are $a = 6 \, cm$,$b = 8 \, cm$,and $c = 10 \, cm$.
First,calculate the semi-perimeter $s$:
$s = \frac{a + b + c}{2} = \frac{6 + 8 + 10}{2} = \frac{24}{2} = 12 \, cm$.
Using Heron's formula,the area of the triangle is:
$Area = \sqrt{s(s - a)(s - b)(s - c)}$
$Area = \sqrt{12(12 - 6)(12 - 8)(12 - 10)}$
$Area = \sqrt{12 \times 6 \times 4 \times 2}$
$Area = \sqrt{576} = 24 \, cm^2$.
The cost of painting is $9$ paise per $cm^2$,which is $Rs \, 0.09$ per $cm^2$.
Total cost $= 24 \times 0.09 = Rs \, 2.16$.
29
EasyMCQ
Write True or False and justify your answer.
If $a, b, c$ are the lengths of three sides of a triangle, then area of a triangle $= \sqrt{s(s-a)(s-b)(s-c)}$, where $s = \text{perimeter of triangle}$.
A
True
B
False
C
Cannot be determined
D
None of these

Solution

(B) The statement is False.
According to Heron's formula, the area of a triangle with sides $a, b, c$ is given by $\sqrt{s(s-a)(s-b)(s-c)}$, where $s$ is the semi-perimeter of the triangle.
The semi-perimeter $s$ is defined as $s = \frac{a+b+c}{2}$, which is equal to half of the perimeter of the triangle.
In the given statement, $s$ is incorrectly defined as the perimeter of the triangle instead of the semi-perimeter.
30
Medium
Write True or False and justify your answer.
The area of the isosceles triangle is $\frac{5}{4} \sqrt{11} \, cm^2$,if the perimeter is $11 \, cm$ and the base is $5 \, cm$.

Solution

(TRUE) Let the equal sides of the isosceles triangle be $a$ and the base be $b = 5 \, cm$.
The perimeter of the triangle is given as $11 \, cm$.
So,$a + a + 5 = 11$.
$2a = 11 - 5 = 6$.
$a = 3 \, cm$.
The area of an isosceles triangle is given by the formula $\text{Area} = \frac{b}{4} \sqrt{4a^2 - b^2}$.
Substituting the values: $\text{Area} = \frac{5}{4} \sqrt{4(3)^2 - 5^2} = \frac{5}{4} \sqrt{4(9) - 25} = \frac{5}{4} \sqrt{36 - 25} = \frac{5}{4} \sqrt{11} \, cm^2$.
Since the calculated area matches the given value,the statement is True.
31
Medium
Write True or False and justify your answer.
The area of an equilateral triangle is $20 \sqrt{3} \text{ cm}^2$ whose each side is $8 \text{ cm}$.

Solution

(B) The formula for the area of an equilateral triangle is $\text{Area} = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{4} \times (\text{side})^2$.
Given that the side of the triangle is $8 \text{ cm}$,we substitute this value into the formula:
$\text{Area} = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{4} \times (8)^2$
$\text{Area} = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{4} \times 64$
$\text{Area} = 16 \sqrt{3} \text{ cm}^2$.
Since the calculated area $16 \sqrt{3} \text{ cm}^2$ is not equal to the given area $20 \sqrt{3} \text{ cm}^2$,the statement is False.
32
Medium
Write True or False and justify your answer.
The cost of levelling the ground in the form of a triangle having the sides $51 \, m$,$37 \, m$,and $20 \, m$ at the rate of $Rs \, 3$ per $m^2$ is $Rs \, 918$.

Solution

(TRUE) The sides of the triangle are $a = 51 \, m$,$b = 37 \, m$,and $c = 20 \, m$.
The semi-perimeter $s$ is calculated as:
$s = \frac{a + b + c}{2} = \frac{51 + 37 + 20}{2} = \frac{108}{2} = 54 \, m$.
Using Heron's formula,the area of the triangle is:
$\text{Area} = \sqrt{s(s-a)(s-b)(s-c)}$
$= \sqrt{54(54-51)(54-37)(54-20)}$
$= \sqrt{54 \times 3 \times 17 \times 34}$
$= \sqrt{(2 \times 3^3) \times 3 \times 17 \times (2 \times 17)}$
$= \sqrt{2^2 \times 3^4 \times 17^2} = 2 \times 3^2 \times 17 = 2 \times 9 \times 17 = 306 \, m^2$.
The cost of levelling the ground is $\text{Area} \times \text{Rate} = 306 \, m^2 \times Rs \, 3/m^2 = Rs \, 918$.
Since the calculated cost matches the given value,the statement is True.
33
Medium
Write True or False and justify your answer.
In a triangle,the sides are given as $11 \, cm$,$12 \, cm$,and $13 \, cm$. The length of the altitude corresponding to the side of length $12 \, cm$ is $10.25 \, cm$.

Solution

(A) Let the sides of the triangle be $a = 11 \, cm$,$b = 12 \, cm$,and $c = 13 \, cm$.
The semi-perimeter $s$ is calculated as:
$s = \frac{a + b + c}{2} = \frac{11 + 12 + 13}{2} = \frac{36}{2} = 18 \, cm$.
Using Heron's formula,the area of the triangle is:
$\text{Area} = \sqrt{s(s-a)(s-b)(s-c)} = \sqrt{18(18-11)(18-12)(18-13)}$
$= \sqrt{18 \times 7 \times 6 \times 5} = \sqrt{3780} = \sqrt{36 \times 105} = 6\sqrt{105} \, cm^2$.
We know that $\text{Area} = \frac{1}{2} \times \text{base} \times \text{altitude}$.
Given the base is $12 \, cm$,let the altitude be $h$:
$6\sqrt{105} = \frac{1}{2} \times 12 \times h$
$6\sqrt{105} = 6h$
$h = \sqrt{105} \, cm$.
Since $\sqrt{100} = 10$ and $\sqrt{121} = 11$,$\sqrt{105} \approx 10.2469 \, cm$,which is approximately $10.25 \, cm$.
Thus,the given statement is True.
34
MediumMCQ
The sides of a triangular field are $41\, m$,$40\, m$,and $9\, m$. Find the number of rose beds that can be prepared in the field,if each rose bed,on an average,needs $900\, cm^2$ space.
A
$2000$
B
$1800$
C
$2200$
D
$1500$

Solution

(A) Let the sides of the triangular field be $a = 41\, m$,$b = 40\, m$,and $c = 9\, m$.
The semi-perimeter $s$ is given by $s = \frac{a + b + c}{2} = \frac{41 + 40 + 9}{2} = \frac{90}{2} = 45\, m$.
Using Heron's formula,the area of the triangular field is $\sqrt{s(s - a)(s - b)(s - c)}$.
Area $= \sqrt{45(45 - 41)(45 - 40)(45 - 9)} = \sqrt{45 \times 4 \times 5 \times 36}$.
Area $= \sqrt{9 \times 5 \times 4 \times 5 \times 36} = \sqrt{32400} = 180\, m^2$.
Each rose bed needs $900\, cm^2$ space. Converting this to square meters: $900\, cm^2 = \frac{900}{10000}\, m^2 = 0.09\, m^2$.
The number of rose beds $= \frac{\text{Total Area}}{\text{Area per bed}} = \frac{180}{0.09} = 2000$.
35
MediumMCQ
Find the cost of laying grass in a triangular field of sides $50 \, m$,$65 \, m$,and $65 \, m$ at the rate of $Rs \, 7$ per $m^2$ (in $Rs$).
A
$12500$
B
$11256$
C
$10500$
D
$10000$

Solution

(C) The sides of the triangular field are $a = 50 \, m$,$b = 65 \, m$,and $c = 65 \, m$.
First,we calculate the semi-perimeter $s$:
$s = \frac{a + b + c}{2} = \frac{50 + 65 + 65}{2} = \frac{180}{2} = 90 \, m$.
Using Heron's formula,the area of the triangle is:
$\text{Area} = \sqrt{s(s-a)(s-b)(s-c)}$
$= \sqrt{90(90-50)(90-65)(90-65)}$
$= \sqrt{90 \times 40 \times 25 \times 25}$
$= \sqrt{3600 \times 625} = 60 \times 25 = 1500 \, m^2$.
The cost of laying grass is given by the product of the area and the rate:
$\text{Cost} = 1500 \, m^2 \times 7 \, Rs/m^2 = 10,500 \, Rs$.
36
DifficultMCQ
The triangular side walls of a flyover have been used for advertisements. The sides of the walls are $13 \, m$,$14 \, m$,and $15 \, m$. The advertisements yield an earning of $Rs \, 2000$ per $m^2$ a year. $A$ company hired one of its walls for $6$ months. How much rent did it pay? (in $Rs$)
A
$79000$
B
$85000$
C
$70000$
D
$84000$

Solution

(D) The sides of the triangular side walls of the flyover are $a = 13 \, m$,$b = 14 \, m$,and $c = 15 \, m$.
First,we calculate the semi-perimeter $s$:
$s = \frac{a + b + c}{2} = \frac{13 + 14 + 15}{2} = \frac{42}{2} = 21 \, m$.
Using Heron's formula,the area of the triangle is:
$\text{Area} = \sqrt{s(s - a)(s - b)(s - c)} = \sqrt{21(21 - 13)(21 - 14)(21 - 15)}$
$= \sqrt{21 \times 8 \times 7 \times 6} = \sqrt{(3 \times 7) \times (2^3) \times 7 \times (2 \times 3)}$
$= \sqrt{7^2 \times 3^2 \times 2^4} = 7 \times 3 \times 2^2 = 84 \, m^2$.
The annual rent is $Rs \, 2000$ per $m^2$.
The rent for $1 \, m^2$ for $6$ months (half a year) is $Rs \, \frac{2000}{2} = Rs \, 1000$.
Therefore,the total rent for $84 \, m^2$ for $6$ months is $84 \times 1000 = Rs \, 84,000$.
37
Difficult
From a point in the interior of an equilateral triangle,perpendiculars are drawn on the three sides. The lengths of the perpendiculars are $14 \, cm$,$10 \, cm$,and $6 \, cm$. Find the area of the triangle.

Solution

(D) Let $ABC$ be an equilateral triangle with side length $a$. Let $O$ be an interior point,and let the perpendiculars from $O$ to the sides $AB$,$BC$,and $AC$ be $h_1 = 14 \, cm$,$h_2 = 10 \, cm$,and $h_3 = 6 \, cm$ respectively.
The area of $\Delta ABC$ is the sum of the areas of $\Delta OAB$,$\Delta OBC$,and $\Delta OAC$.
Area of $\Delta OAB = \frac{1}{2} \times a \times 14 = 7a \, cm^2$.
Area of $\Delta OBC = \frac{1}{2} \times a \times 10 = 5a \, cm^2$.
Area of $\Delta OAC = \frac{1}{2} \times a \times 6 = 3a \, cm^2$.
Total Area $= 7a + 5a + 3a = 15a \, cm^2$.
We know the area of an equilateral triangle is given by $\frac{\sqrt{3}}{4} a^2$.
Equating the two expressions for the area:
$\frac{\sqrt{3}}{4} a^2 = 15a$
Since $a \neq 0$,we divide by $a$:
$\frac{\sqrt{3}}{4} a = 15$
$a = \frac{15 \times 4}{\sqrt{3}} = \frac{60}{\sqrt{3}} = 20\sqrt{3} \, cm$.
Now,substitute $a = 20\sqrt{3}$ into the area formula:
Area $= 15 \times (20\sqrt{3}) = 300\sqrt{3} \, cm^2$.
Thus,the area of the equilateral triangle is $300\sqrt{3} \, cm^2$.
38
Difficult
The perimeter of an isosceles triangle is $32 \, cm$. The ratio of the equal side to its base is $3:2$. Find the area of the triangle.

Solution

(D) Let the equal sides of the isosceles triangle be $3x$ and $3x$,and the base be $2x$.
The perimeter of the triangle is the sum of its sides: $3x + 3x + 2x = 8x$.
Given that the perimeter is $32 \, cm$,we have $8x = 32$,which gives $x = 4$.
Thus,the sides of the triangle are $12 \, cm, 12 \, cm$,and $8 \, cm$.
The semi-perimeter $s$ is given by $s = \frac{12 + 12 + 8}{2} = \frac{32}{2} = 16 \, cm$.
Using Heron's formula,Area $= \sqrt{s(s-a)(s-b)(s-c)}$.
Area $= \sqrt{16(16-12)(16-12)(16-8)} = \sqrt{16 \times 4 \times 4 \times 8}$.
Area $= \sqrt{16 \times 16 \times 8} = 16 \sqrt{8} = 16 \times 2\sqrt{2} = 32\sqrt{2} \, cm^2$.
39
Difficult
$A$ field in the form of a parallelogram has sides $60 \, m$ and $40 \, m$ and one of its diagonals is $80 \, m$ long. Find the area of the parallelogram.

Solution

(N/A) Let the field be $ABCD.$
Area of the parallelogram $ABCD = 2 \times (\text{Area of } \Delta ABC) \quad ...(1)$
Now,the sides of $\Delta ABC$ are $a = 40 \, m, b = 60 \, m$ and $c = 80 \, m$.
Semi-perimeter of $\Delta ABC$,$s = \frac{a+b+c}{2} = \frac{40+60+80}{2} = \frac{180}{2} = 90 \, m$.
Using Heron's Formula,Area of $\Delta ABC = \sqrt{s(s-a)(s-b)(s-c)}$
$= \sqrt{90(90-40)(90-60)(90-80)}$
$= \sqrt{90 \times 50 \times 30 \times 10}$
$= \sqrt{1350000} = 300\sqrt{15} \, m^2 \approx 1161.895 \, m^2$.
From equation $(1)$,
Area of parallelogram $ABCD = 2 \times 300\sqrt{15} = 600\sqrt{15} \, m^2 \approx 2323.79 \, m^2$.
Solution diagram
40
DifficultMCQ
The perimeter of a triangular field is $420\, m$ and its sides are in the ratio $6: 7: 8$. Find the area of the triangular field (in $m^2$).
A
$8133.265$
B
$85123.245$
C
$8212.356$
D
$8025.253$

Solution

(A) Let the sides of the triangle be $6x, 7x,$ and $8x$ meters.
Given that the perimeter is $420\, m$,we have:
$6x + 7x + 8x = 420$
$21x = 420$
$x = 20$
Thus,the sides are $a = 120\, m, b = 140\, m, c = 160\, m$.
The semi-perimeter $s$ is given by $s = \frac{420}{2} = 210\, m$.
Using Heron's formula,the area is $\sqrt{s(s-a)(s-b)(s-c)}$.
Area $= \sqrt{210(210-120)(210-140)(210-160)}$
Area $= \sqrt{210 \times 90 \times 70 \times 50}$
Area $= \sqrt{66150000} \approx 8133.265\, m^2$.
41
DifficultMCQ
If each side of a triangle is doubled,then find the ratio of the area of the new triangle thus formed to the area of the given triangle.
A
$2:1$
B
$4:1$
C
$5:6$
D
$4:9$

Solution

(B) Let $a, b, c$ be the sides of the given triangle and $s$ be its semi-perimeter.
Then,$s = \frac{a+b+c}{2}$,which implies $2s = a+b+c$ $...(1)$.
The area of the given triangle is $\Delta = \sqrt{s(s-a)(s-b)(s-c)}$.
According to the problem,the sides of the new triangle are $2a, 2b$,and $2c$.
Let $S$ be the semi-perimeter of the new triangle.
$S = \frac{2a+2b+2c}{2} = a+b+c = 2s$ $...(2)$.
The area of the new triangle is $\Delta' = \sqrt{S(S-2a)(S-2b)(S-2c)}$.
Substituting $S = 2s$ into the formula:
$\Delta' = \sqrt{2s(2s-2a)(2s-2b)(2s-2c)}$
$\Delta' = \sqrt{2s \cdot 2(s-a) \cdot 2(s-b) \cdot 2(s-c)}$
$\Delta' = \sqrt{16s(s-a)(s-b)(s-c)}$
$\Delta' = 4\sqrt{s(s-a)(s-b)(s-c)} = 4\Delta$.
Thus,the ratio of the area of the new triangle to the given triangle is $\frac{\Delta'}{\Delta} = \frac{4\Delta}{\Delta} = 4:1$.
42
DifficultMCQ
How much paper of each shade is needed to make a kite as shown in the figure,where $ABCD$ is a square with diagonal $44 \, cm$? (in $cm^2$)
Question diagram
A
$125.36$
B
$139.25$
C
$373.15$
D
$126.31$

Solution

(C) The kite consists of a square $ABCD$ and an isosceles triangle at the bottom.
Given that the diagonal of the square is $44 \, cm$.
The area of a square can be calculated using the diagonal $d$ as $\text{Area} = \frac{1}{2} d^2$.
$\text{Area of square } ABCD = \frac{1}{2} \times 44 \times 44 = 968 \, cm^2$.
The square is divided into four equal triangles by its diagonals. Each triangle has an area of $\frac{968}{4} = 242 \, cm^2$.
From the figure:
- Red shade (part $IV$) $= 242 \, cm^2$.
- Yellow shade (parts $I$ and $II$) $= 242 + 242 = 484 \, cm^2$.
- Green shade (part $III$ and the bottom triangle).
For the bottom triangle with sides $20 \, cm, 20 \, cm, 14 \, cm$:
Semi-perimeter $s = \frac{20+20+14}{2} = 27 \, cm$.
Area $= \sqrt{s(s-a)(s-b)(s-c)} = \sqrt{27(27-20)(27-20)(27-14)} = \sqrt{27 \times 7 \times 7 \times 13} = 21 \sqrt{39} \approx 21 \times 6.245 = 131.15 \, cm^2$.
Total Green shade $= 242 + 131.15 = 373.15 \, cm^2$.
43
Medium
The perimeter of a triangle is $50 \, cm$. One side of a triangle is $4 \, cm$ longer than the smaller side and the third side is $6 \, cm$ less than twice the smaller side. Find the area of the triangle.

Solution

(D) Let the smaller side of the triangle be $x \, cm$. Therefore,the second side is $(x + 4) \, cm$ and the third side is $(2x - 6) \, cm$.
The perimeter of the triangle is the sum of its sides:
$x + (x + 4) + (2x - 6) = 50$
$4x - 2 = 50$
$4x = 52$
$x = 13 \, cm$.
The three sides are $13 \, cm$,$17 \, cm$,and $20 \, cm$.
The semi-perimeter $s = \frac{13 + 17 + 20}{2} = \frac{50}{2} = 25 \, cm$.
Using Heron's formula,the area of the triangle is $\sqrt{s(s - a)(s - b)(s - c)}$:
Area $= \sqrt{25(25 - 13)(25 - 17)(25 - 20)}$
$= \sqrt{25 \times 12 \times 8 \times 5}$
$= \sqrt{25 \times (4 \times 3) \times (4 \times 2) \times 5}$
$= 5 \times 4 \times \sqrt{3 \times 2 \times 5}$
$= 20 \sqrt{30} \, cm^2$.
44
DifficultMCQ
In the figure,$\Delta ABC$ has sides $AB = 7.5\, cm$,$AC = 6.5\, cm$,and $BC = 7\, cm$. On base $BC$,a parallelogram $DBCE$ of the same area as that of $\Delta ABC$ is constructed. Find the height $DF$ of the parallelogram (in $cm$).
Question diagram
A
$1$
B
$3$
C
$8$
D
$13$

Solution

(B) The sides of $\Delta ABC$ are $a = 6.5\, cm$,$b = 7\, cm$,and $c = 7.5\, cm$.
The semi-perimeter $s$ of $\Delta ABC$ is:
$s = \frac{6.5 + 7 + 7.5}{2} = \frac{21}{2} = 10.5\, cm$.
Using Heron's formula,the area of $\Delta ABC$ is:
$\text{Area} = \sqrt{s(s-a)(s-b)(s-c)}$
$= \sqrt{10.5(10.5 - 6.5)(10.5 - 7)(10.5 - 7.5)}$
$= \sqrt{10.5 \times 4 \times 3.5 \times 3}$
$= \sqrt{441} = 21\, cm^2$.
Since the parallelogram $DBCE$ is constructed on the same base $BC$ and has the same area as $\Delta ABC$:
$\text{Area of parallelogram } DBCE = \text{Area of } \Delta ABC = 21\, cm^2$.
The area of a parallelogram is given by $\text{base} \times \text{height}$.
$BC \times DF = 21\, cm^2$
$7\, cm \times DF = 21\, cm^2$
$DF = \frac{21}{7} = 3\, cm$.
Thus,the height $DF$ of the parallelogram is $3\, cm$.
45
Difficult
$A$ design is made on a rectangular tile of dimensions $50\, cm \times 70\, cm$ as shown in the figure. The design shows $8$ triangles,each with sides $26\, cm, 17\, cm$,and $25\, cm$. Find the total area of the design and the remaining area of the tile.
Question diagram

Solution

(N/A) Given,the dimensions of the rectangular tile are $50\, cm \times 70\, cm$.
Area of the rectangular tile $= 50\, cm \times 70\, cm = 3500\, cm^2$.
The sides of each triangle are $a = 25\, cm, b = 17\, cm$,and $c = 26\, cm$.
Now,the semi-perimeter $s$ is given by $s = \frac{a + b + c}{2}$.
$s = \frac{25 + 17 + 26}{2} = \frac{68}{2} = 34\, cm$.
Using Heron's formula,the area of one triangle is $\sqrt{s(s - a)(s - b)(s - c)}$.
Area $= \sqrt{34(34 - 25)(34 - 17)(34 - 26)} = \sqrt{34 \times 9 \times 17 \times 8}$.
Area $= \sqrt{(17 \times 2) \times 3^2 \times 17 \times (2^3)} = \sqrt{17^2 \times 2^4 \times 3^2} = 17 \times 4 \times 3 = 204\, cm^2$.
Total area of $8$ triangles $= 8 \times 204\, cm^2 = 1632\, cm^2$.
Thus,the total area of the design is $1632\, cm^2$.
Remaining area of the tile $=$ Area of the rectangle $-$ Area of the design.
Remaining area $= 3500\, cm^2 - 1632\, cm^2 = 1868\, cm^2$.
Hence,the total area of the design is $1632\, cm^2$ and the remaining area of the tile is $1868\, cm^2$.
46
Easy
$(1)$ Area of a rhombus $= \frac{1}{2} \times \ldots \ldots \ldots$
$(2)$ Area of a triangle $= \ldots \ldots \ldots$

Solution

(N/A) $(1)$ The area of a rhombus is given by $\frac{1}{2} \times \text{product of its diagonals}$.
$(2)$ The area of a triangle is given by $\frac{1}{2} \times \text{base} \times \text{corresponding altitude}$.
47
MediumMCQ
The measurements of the sides of a triangle are $12 \, cm$,$17 \, cm$,and $25 \, cm$. Find the area of this triangle. (in $, cm^2$)
A
$89$
B
$90$
C
$92$
D
$95$

Solution

(B) Let the sides of the given triangle be $a = 12 \, cm$,$b = 17 \, cm$,and $c = 25 \, cm$.
First,calculate the semi-perimeter $(s)$:
$s = \frac{a + b + c}{2} = \frac{12 + 17 + 25}{2} = \frac{54}{2} = 27 \, cm$.
Now,calculate the differences:
$s - a = 27 - 12 = 15 \, cm$
$s - b = 27 - 17 = 10 \, cm$
$s - c = 27 - 25 = 2 \, cm$
Using Heron's formula,the area of the triangle is:
$\text{Area} = \sqrt{s(s - a)(s - b)(s - c)}$
$\text{Area} = \sqrt{27 \times 15 \times 10 \times 2} \, cm^2$
$\text{Area} = \sqrt{(9 \times 3) \times (3 \times 5) \times (5 \times 2) \times 2} \, cm^2$
$\text{Area} = \sqrt{9 \times 9 \times 25 \times 4} \, cm^2$
$\text{Area} = 3 \times 3 \times 5 \times 2 = 90 \, cm^2$.
48
MediumMCQ
The shape of a field is a triangle. The measurements of the sides of the field are $51 \,m$,$52 \,m$ and $53 \,m$. Find its area. (in $,m^2$)
A
$1520$
B
$1270$
C
$1170$
D
$1720$

Solution

(C) For a triangular field,the side lengths are $a = 51 \,m$,$b = 52 \,m$,and $c = 53 \,m$.
First,calculate the semi-perimeter $(s)$:
$s = \frac{a + b + c}{2} = \frac{51 + 52 + 53}{2} = \frac{156}{2} = 78 \,m$.
Now,calculate the differences:
$s - a = 78 - 51 = 27 \,m$
$s - b = 78 - 52 = 26 \,m$
$s - c = 78 - 53 = 25 \,m$
Using Heron's formula,the area of the triangle is:
$\text{Area} = \sqrt{s(s - a)(s - b)(s - c)}$
$= \sqrt{78 \times 27 \times 26 \times 25}$
$= \sqrt{(13 \times 6) \times (9 \times 3) \times (13 \times 2) \times 25}$
$= \sqrt{13^2 \times 6 \times 27 \times 25}$
$= \sqrt{13^2 \times (2 \times 3) \times (3^3) \times 5^2}$
$= \sqrt{13^2 \times 2 \times 3^4 \times 5^2}$
$= 13 \times 3^2 \times 5 \times \sqrt{2}$
Wait,let's re-calculate the prime factorization:
$78 = 2 \times 3 \times 13$
$27 = 3^3$
$26 = 2 \times 13$
$25 = 5^2$
$\text{Area} = \sqrt{(2 \times 3 \times 13) \times (3^3) \times (2 \times 13) \times 5^2}$
$= \sqrt{2^2 \times 3^4 \times 13^2 \times 5^2}$
$= 2 \times 3^2 \times 13 \times 5$
$= 2 \times 9 \times 13 \times 5 = 1170 \,m^2$.
49
DifficultMCQ
The sides of a triangular plot are in the ratio of $4: 7: 9$ and its perimeter is $500 \, m$. Find its area.
A
$3750 \sqrt{5} \, m^2$
B
$3650 \sqrt{5} \, m^2$
C
$3570 \sqrt{5} \, m^2$
D
$3470 \sqrt{5} \, m^2$

Solution

(A) Let the sides of the triangle be $4x, 7x,$ and $9x$ meters.
The perimeter of the triangle is given as $500 \, m$.
Therefore,$4x + 7x + 9x = 500$.
$20x = 500 \implies x = 25$.
The sides are $a = 4 \times 25 = 100 \, m$,$b = 7 \times 25 = 175 \, m$,and $c = 9 \times 25 = 225 \, m$.
The semi-perimeter $s = \frac{a+b+c}{2} = \frac{500}{2} = 250 \, m$.
Using Heron's formula,Area $= \sqrt{s(s-a)(s-b)(s-c)}$.
$s-a = 250 - 100 = 150 \, m$.
$s-b = 250 - 175 = 75 \, m$.
$s-c = 250 - 225 = 25 \, m$.
Area $= \sqrt{250 \times 150 \times 75 \times 25} = \sqrt{(25 \times 10) \times (15 \times 10) \times (25 \times 3) \times 25}$.
Area $= \sqrt{25^2 \times 10^2 \times 3 \times 5 \times 3 \times 5} = \sqrt{25^2 \times 10^2 \times 3^2 \times 5^2} = 25 \times 10 \times 3 \times 5 \sqrt{5} = 3750 \sqrt{5} \, m^2$.
50
MediumMCQ
Find the area of the equilateral triangle having length of each side $50\, cm$.
A
$625 \sqrt{3} \, cm^2$
B
$627 \sqrt{2} \, cm^2$
C
$565 \sqrt{2} \, cm^2$
D
$562 \sqrt{3} \, cm^2$

Solution

(A) The area of an equilateral triangle with side length $a$ is given by the formula: $\text{Area} = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{4} a^2$.
Given the side length $a = 50 \, cm$.
Substituting the value of $a$ in the formula:
$\text{Area} = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{4} \times (50)^2$
$\text{Area} = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{4} \times 2500$
$\text{Area} = 625 \sqrt{3} \, cm^2$.
Thus,the correct option is $A$.

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