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Class 7 - Mathematics - Unit 9: Perimeter and Area - Multiple Choice QuestionsQuestion 2
Class 7 - Mathematics - Unit 9: Perimeter and Area - Multiple Choice Questions
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 = \(30 - 6 = 24 \, \text{cm}^2\).