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Class 7 - Mathematics - Unit 9: Perimeter and Area - Multiple Choice Questions
Question 2

Question.  2

2. A rectangular piece of dimensions 3 cm × 2 cm was cut from a rectangular sheet of paper of dimensions 6 cm × 5 cm (Fig. 9.14). Area of remaining sheet of paper is

(a)

(a) 30 cm²

(b)

(b) 36 cm²

(c)

(c) 24 cm²

(d)

(d) 22 cm²

Detailed Answer with Explanation:

Total area of sheet = \(6 \times 5 = 30 \, \text{cm}^2\).

Area cut out = \(3 \times 2 = 6 \, \text{cm}^2\).

Remaining area = \(30 - 6 = 24 \, \text{cm}^2\).

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