Area and Perimeter


  1. Find the area of a triangle whose sides measure 8 cm, 10 cm and 12 cm.











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    Given that, a = 8 cm, b = 10 cm and c = 12 cm

    We know, that
    s = (a + b + c)/2

    Area = √s(s - a) (s - b) (s - c)

    Correct Option: B

    Given that, a = 8 cm, b = 10 cm and c = 12 cm

    We know, that
    s = (a + b + c)/2
    = (8 + 10 + 12)/2
    = 30/2 = 15 cm

    ∴ (s - a) = (15 - 8) = 7 cm
    (s - b) = (15 - 10) = 5 cm
    (s - c) = (15 - 12) = 3 cm

    ∴ Area = √s(s - a) (s - b) (s - c)
    = √15 x 7 x 5 x 3
    = √1575
    = √25 x 63
    = 5√63 cm


  1. The area of a right angled triangle is 10 sq cm. If its perpendicular is equal to 20 cm, find its base.











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    Given that, area = 10 sq cm,
    perpendicular = 20 cm and base = ?
    area = (base x perpendicular) / 2

    Correct Option: A

    Given that, area = 10 sq cm,
    perpendicular = 20 cm and base = ?
    area = (base x Perpendicular) / 2
    ⇒ 10 = (base x 20) / 2
    ∴ base = 1 cm



  1. The area of a right angled triangle is 40 sq cm. If its base is equal to 28 cm. find its height.











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    Given that,
    area = 40 sq cm,
    base = 28 cm and
    height = perpendicular = ?

    Area = (base x perpendicular) / 2

    Correct Option: C

    Given that,
    area = 40 sq cm,
    base = 28 cm and
    height = perpendicular = ?

    Area = (base x perpendicular) / 2
    ⇒ 40 = (28 x perpendicular) / 2
    ∴ perpendicular = 40/14 = 20/7
    = 26/7 cm


  1. Find the perimeter of a triangle with sides equal to 6 cm, 4 cm and 5 cm.











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    Given that, a = 6 cm, b = 4 cm and c = 5 cm
    Required perimeter = a + b + c

    Correct Option: D

    Given that, a = 6 cm, b = 4 cm and c = 5 cm
    Required perimeter = a + b + c
    = 6 + 4 + 5 cm
    = 15 cm



  1. One side of a parallelogram is 8.06 cm and its perpendicular distance from opposite side is 2.08 cm. What is the approximate area of the parallelogram?









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    Area of parallelogram = Base x Height
    = 8.06 x 2.08

    Correct Option: C

    Area of parallelogram = Base x Height
    = 8.06 x 2.08 = 16.76 cm2