Perimeter & Area of Plane Figures

ICSE Class 6 Mathematics · Solutions for Class 6 RS Aggarwal ICSE Foundation Mathematics · 50 solved questions

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1Exercise 23A

The length of three sides of a triangle are 14 cm, 17 cm and 25 cm. Find the perimeter of the triangle.

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Given:

Sides of the triangle are 14 cm, 17 cm and 25 cm.

As we know, perimeter of a triangle = sum of the lengths of its three sides

∴ Perimeter of the triangle = (14 + 17 + 25) cm

= 56 cm

Hence, the perimeter of the triangle is 56 cm.

2Exercise 23A

The perimeter of a triangle is 40 cm. Two of its sides measure 12.9 cm and 14.6 cm. Find the length of its third side.

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Given:

Perimeter of the triangle = 40 cm

Two sides of the triangle are 12.9 cm and 14.6 cm.

As we know, perimeter of a triangle = sum of the lengths of its three sides

Let the length of the third side be $x$ cm. Then,

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow 12.9 + 14.6 + x = 40 \\[1em] \Rightarrow 27.5 + x = 40 \\[1em] \Rightarrow x = 40 - 27.5 \\[1em] \Rightarrow x = 12.5\end{aligned}$$

Hence, the length of the third side is 12.5 cm.

3(i)Exercise 23A

Find the perimeter and area of a rectangle whose length = 25 cm and breadth = 18 cm.

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Given:

Length ($l$) = 25 cm and breadth ($b$) = 18 cm

Perimeter of the rectangle = $2(l + b)$

= 2 (25 + 18) cm

= 2 x 43 cm

= 86 cm

Area of the rectangle = $l \times b$

= 25 cm x 18 cm

= 450 cm2

Hence, the perimeter of the rectangle is 86 cm and its area is 450 cm2.

3(ii)Exercise 23A

Find the perimeter and area of a rectangle whose length = 27 cm and breadth = 17 cm.

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Given:

Length ($l$) = 27 cm and breadth ($b$) = 17 cm

Perimeter of the rectangle = $2(l + b)$

= 2 (27 + 17) cm

= 2 x 44 cm

= 88 cm

Area of the rectangle = $l \times b$

= 27 cm x 17 cm

= 459 cm2

Hence, the perimeter of the rectangle is 88 cm and its area is 459 cm2.

3(iii)Exercise 23A

Find the perimeter and area of a rectangle whose length = 7.2 m and breadth = 80 cm.

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Given:

Length ($l$) = 7.2 m = 7.2 x 100 cm = 720 cm [1 m = 100 cm]

Breadth ($b$) = 80 cm

Perimeter of the rectangle = $2(l + b)$

= 2 (720 + 80) cm

= 2 x 800 cm

= 1600 cm

= $\frac{1600}{100}$ m

= 16 m

Area of the rectangle = $l \times b$

= 720 cm x 80 cm

= 57600 cm2

Hence, the perimeter of the rectangle is 16 m and its area is 57600 cm2.

4Exercise 23A

Each side of a square field is 9 m. Find:

(i) its perimeter

(ii) its area.

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Given:

Side of the square field = 9 m

(i) Perimeter of the square field = 4 x side

= 4 x 9 m

= 36 m

Hence, the perimeter of the field is 36 m.

(ii) Area of the square field = (side)2

= 9 m x 9 m

= 81 m2

Hence, the area of the field is 81 m2.

5Exercise 23A

The area of a square is 256 cm2. Find:

(i) the length of each side of the square

(ii) the perimeter of the square.

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Given:

Area of the square = 256 cm2

(i) As we know, area of a square = (side)2

⇒ (side)2 = 256 cm2 = 16 cm x 16 cm

⇒ side = 16 cm

Hence, the length of each side of the square is 16 cm.

(ii) Perimeter of the square = 4 x side

= 4 x 16 cm

= 64 cm

Hence, the perimeter of the square is 64 cm.

6Exercise 23A

The area of a rectangular field is 768 m2 and its length is 32 m. Find

(i) the breadth of the field

(ii) the cost of fencing it at ₹20 per metre.

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Given:

Area of the field = 768 m2

Length of the field ($l$) = 32 m

Rate of fencing = ₹ 20 per metre

(i) Breadth of the field ($b$) = $\frac{\text{Area}}{\text{Length}}$

$= \frac{768}{32}$ m

= 24 m

Hence, the breadth of the field is 24 m.

(ii) Perimeter of the field = $2(l + b)$

= 2 (32 + 24) m

= 2 x 56 m

= 112 m

Cost of fencing the field = Perimeter x rate of fencing

= 112 x ₹ 20

= ₹ 2,240

Hence, the cost of fencing the field is ₹ 2,240.

7Exercise 23A

The area of a rectangular field is 3400 m2 and its length is 68 m. Find

(i) its breadth

(ii) the distance covered by a man in going 5 times around the field.

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Given:

Area of the field = 3400 m2

Length of the field ($l$) = 68 m

(i) Breadth of the field ($b$) = $\frac{\text{Area}}{\text{Length}}$

$= \frac{3400}{68}$ m

= 50 m

Hence, the breadth of the field is 50 m.

(ii) Perimeter of the field = $2(l + b)$

= 2 (68 + 50) m

= 2 x 118 m

= 236 m

Distance covered by the man in going 1 time around the field = 236 m

∴ Distance covered by the man in going 5 times around the field = 5 x 236 m = 1180 m

Hence, the distance covered by the man in going 5 times around the field is 1180 m.

8Exercise 23A

The area of a rectangular park is 4100 m2 and its breadth is 50 m. Find the cost of fencing it at ₹ 30 per metre.

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Given:

Area of the park = 4100 m2

Breadth of the park ($b$) = 50 m

Rate of fencing = ₹ 30 per metre

Length of the park ($l$) = $\frac{\text{Area}}{\text{Breadth}}$

$= \frac{4100}{50}$ m

= 82 m

Perimeter of the park = $2(l + b)$

= 2 (82 + 50) m

= 2 x 132 m

= 264 m

Cost of fencing the park = Perimeter x rate of fencing

= 264 x ₹ 30

= ₹ 7,920

Hence, the cost of fencing the park is ₹ 7,920.

9Exercise 23A

Find the cost of cultivating a rectangular field 35 m long and 18 m wide at ₹ 20 per square metre. Also, find the cost of fencing the field at ₹ 15 per metre.

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Given:

Length of the field ($l$) = 35 m

Breadth of the field ($b$) = 18 m

Rate of cultivating = ₹ 20 per m2

Rate of fencing = ₹ 15 per metre

Area of the field = $l \times b$

= 35 m x 18 m

= 630 m2

Cost of cultivating the field = Area x rate of cultivating

= 630 x ₹ 20

= ₹ 12,600

Perimeter of the field = $2(l + b)$

= 2 (35 + 18) m

= 2 x 53 m

= 106 m

Cost of fencing the field = Perimeter x rate of fencing

= 106 x ₹ 15

= ₹ 1,590

Hence, the cost of cultivating the field is ₹ 12,600 and the cost of fencing the field is ₹ 1,590.

10Exercise 23A

The perimeter of a rectangular plot is 174 m and its breadth is 35 m. Find the length and the area of the plot.

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Given:

Perimeter of the plot = 174 m

Breadth of the plot ($b$) = 35 m

Let the length of the plot be $l$ m.

As we know, perimeter of a rectangle = $2(l + b)$

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow 2(l + 35) = 174 \\[1em] \Rightarrow l + 35 = \frac{174}{2} \\[1em] \Rightarrow l + 35 = 87 \\[1em] \Rightarrow l = 87 - 35 = 52\end{aligned}$$

∴ Length of the plot = 52 m

Area of the plot = $l \times b$

= 52 m x 35 m

= 1820 m2

Hence, the length of the plot is 52 m and its area is 1820 m2.

11Exercise 23A

A square and a rectangle have equal areas. If each side of the square is 18 cm and the width of the rectangle is 12 cm, find the length of the rectangle.

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Given:

Side of the square = 18 cm

Width of the rectangle = 12 cm

Area of the square = (side)2

= 18 cm x 18 cm

= 324 cm2

As the area of the rectangle = area of the square

⇒ area of the rectangle = 324 cm2

∴ Length of the rectangle = $\frac{\text{Area}}{\text{Breadth}}$

$= \frac{324}{12}$ cm

= 27 cm

Hence, the length of the rectangle is 27 cm.

12Exercise 23A

A rectangular hall is 16 m long and 12 m wide. How many marble slabs of size 25 cm × 15 cm are needed to cover the floor of the hall?

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Given:

Length of the hall = 16 m = 16 x 100 cm = 1600 cm

Breadth of the hall = 12 m = 12 x 100 cm = 1200 cm

Length of each slab = 25 cm

Breadth of each slab = 15 cm

Area of the floor of the hall = length x breadth

= 1600 cm x 1200 cm

= 1920000 cm2

Area of each slab = 25 cm x 15 cm = 375 cm2

∴ Number of slabs required = $\frac{\text{Area of the floor of the hall}}{\text{Area of each slab}}$

$= \frac{1920000}{375}$

= 5120

Hence, 5120 marble slabs are needed to cover the floor of the hall.

13Exercise 23A

A room is 13 m long and 9 m broad. Find the cost of carpeting the room with a carpet 75 cm broad at ₹ 50 per metre.

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Given:

Length of the room = 13 m

Breadth of the room = 9 m

Breadth of the carpet = 75 cm = $\frac{75}{100}$ m = 0.75 m

Rate of the carpet = ₹ 50 per metre

Area of the floor of the room = length x breadth = 13 m x 9 m = 117 m2

Area of the carpet required = area of the floor = 117 m2

∴ Length of the carpet required = $\frac{\text{Area of the carpet}}{\text{Breadth of the carpet}}$

$= \frac{117}{0.75}$ m

= 156 m

Cost of carpeting the room = Length of the carpet x rate

= 156 x ₹ 50

= ₹ 7,800

Hence, the cost of carpeting the room is ₹ 7,800.

14Exercise 23A

How many envelopes can be made out of a sheet of paper 384 cm by 172 cm, if each envelope requires a piece of paper of size 16 cm by 12 cm?

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Given:

Length of the sheet = 384 cm

Breadth of the sheet = 172 cm

Size of paper required for each envelope = 16 cm by 12 cm

Area of the sheet = length x breadth

= 384 cm x 172 cm

= 66048 cm2

Area of paper required for each envelope = 16 cm x 12 cm = 192 cm2

∴ Number of envelopes = $\frac{\text{Ar. of sheet}}{\text{Paper Ar. for each envelope}}$

$= \frac{66048}{192}$

= 344

Hence, 344 envelopes can be made out of the sheet of paper.

15Exercise 23A

The total cost of cultivating a rectangular field at ₹ 15 per m2 is ₹ 18,330. If the breadth of the field is 26 m, find the cost of fencing the field at ₹ 20 per metre.

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Given:

Total cost of cultivating the field = ₹ 18,330

Rate of cultivating = ₹ 15 per m2

Breadth of the field ($b$) = 26 m

Rate of fencing = ₹ 20 per metre

Area of the field = $\frac{\text{Total cost}}{\text{Rate}}$

$= \frac{18330}{15}$ m2

= 1222 m2

Length of the field ($l$) = $\frac{\text{Area}}{\text{Breadth}}$

$= \frac{1222}{26}$ m

= 47 m

Perimeter of the field = $2(l + b)$

= 2 (47 + 26) m

= 2 x 73 m

= 146 m

Cost of fencing the field = Perimeter x rate of fencing

= 146 x ₹ 20

= ₹ 2,920

Hence, the cost of fencing the field is ₹ 2,920.

16(i)Exercise 23A

Calculate the area of the shaded region given below:

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Draw a dotted line, as shown in the figure below, to divide the shaded region into two rectangles I and II.

Calculate the area of the shaded region given below:. Perimeter & Area of Plane Figures, R.S. Aggarwal Mathematics Solutions ICSE Class 6.

From the figure,

Rectangle I (vertical) is 10 m long and 1 m wide.

Rectangle II (horizontal) is 8 m long and 2 m wide.

As we know, area of a rectangle = length x breadth

∴ Area of the shaded region = area of rectangle I + area of rectangle II

= (10 x 1 + 8 x 2) m2

= (10 + 16) m2

= 26 m2

Hence, the area of the shaded region is 26 m2.

16(ii)Exercise 23A

Calculate the area of the shaded region given below:

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Draw dotted lines, as shown in the figure below, to divide the shaded region into three rectangles I, II and III.

Calculate the area of the shaded region given below:. Perimeter & Area of Plane Figures, R.S. Aggarwal Mathematics Solutions ICSE Class 6.

From the figure,

Rectangle I (top) is 12 m long and 1 m wide.

Rectangle II (bottom) is 10 m long and 2 m wide.

Width of rectangle III (middle vertical) = 12 m - 10 m = 2 m

Height of rectangle III (middle vertical) = 13 m - 1 m - 2 m = 10 m

As we know, area of a rectangle = length x breadth

∴ Area of the shaded region = area of rectangle I + area of rectangle II + area of rectangle III

= (12 x 1 + 10 x 2 + 2 x 10) m2

= (12 + 20 + 20) m2

= 52 m2

Hence, the area of the shaded region is 52 m2.

16(iii)Exercise 23A

Calculate the area of the shaded region given below:

Calculate the area of the shaded region given below:. Perimeter & Area of Plane Figures, R.S. Aggarwal Mathematics Solutions ICSE Class 6.
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From the figure,

Length of the outer rectangle = 14 m and breadth = 12 m

Length of the inner (unshaded) rectangle = 14 m - 2 m = 12 m and breadth = 10.5 m

Area of the outer rectangle = 14 m x 12 m = 168 m2

Area of the inner rectangle = 12 m x 10.5 m = 126 m2

∴ Area of the shaded region = area of the outer rectangle - area of the inner rectangle

= 168 m2 - 126 m2

= 42 m2

Hence, the area of the shaded region is 42 m2.

16(iv)Exercise 23A

Calculate the area of the shaded region given below:

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From the figure,

Length of the outer rectangle = 16 m and breadth = 12 m

Width of the shaded border = 1.5 m

Length of the inner rectangle = 16 m - (1.5 + 1.5) m = 13 m

Breadth of the inner rectangle = 12 m - (1.5 + 1.5) m = 9 m

Area of the outer rectangle = 16 m x 12 m = 192 m2

Area of the inner rectangle = 13 m x 9 m = 117 m2

∴ Area of the shaded region = area of the outer rectangle - area of the inner rectangle

= 192 m2 - 117 m2

= 75 m2

Hence, the area of the shaded region is 75 m2.

16(v)Exercise 23A

Calculate the area of the shaded region given below:

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Draw dotted lines, as shown in the figure below, to divide the shaded region into four rectangles I, II, III and IV placed one above the other.

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From the figure, each rectangle is of height 1 m, and each upper rectangle is shorter than the one below it by 0.5 m on each side.

Length of rectangle I (bottom) = 4 m

Length of rectangle II = 4 m - (0.5 + 0.5) m = 3 m

Length of rectangle III = 3 m - (0.5 + 0.5) m = 2 m

Length of rectangle IV (top) = 2 m - (0.5 + 0.5) m = 1 m

As we know, area of a rectangle = length x breadth

∴ Area of the shaded region = area of rectangle I + area of rectangle II + area of rectangle III + area of rectangle IV

= (4 x 1 + 3 x 1 + 2 x 1 + 1 x 1) m2

= (4 + 3 + 2 + 1) m2

= 10 m2

Hence, the area of the shaded region is 10 m2.

11 Mark · Exercise 23B - Multiple Choice Questions

The sides of a rectangle are in the ratio 8 : 7 and its perimeter is 90 cm. The length of the rectangle is

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Given:

Ratio of the sides = 8 : 7

Perimeter of the rectangle = 90 cm

Let the length ($l$) be $8x$ cm and the breadth ($b$) be $7x$ cm.

Perimeter of the rectangle = $2(l + b)$

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow 2(8x + 7x) = 90 \\[1em] \Rightarrow 2 \times 15x = 90 \\[1em] \Rightarrow 30x = 90 \\[1em] \Rightarrow x = \frac{90}{30} \\[1em] \Rightarrow x = 3\end{aligned}$$

∴ Length of the rectangle = 8 x 3 cm = 24 cm

Hence, option 2 is the correct option.

21 Mark · Exercise 23B - Multiple Choice Questions

The area of a rectangle is 350 cm2 and its breadth is 14 cm. The perimeter of the rectangle is:

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Given:

Area of the rectangle = 350 cm2

Breadth of the rectangle ($b$) = 14 cm

Length of the rectangle ($l$) = $\frac{\text{Area}}{\text{Breadth}}$

$= \frac{350}{14}$ cm

= 25 cm

Perimeter of the rectangle = $2(l + b)$

= 2 (25 + 14) cm

= 2 x 39 cm

= 78 cm

Hence, option 3 is the correct option.

31 Mark · Exercise 23B - Multiple Choice Questions

A rectangular field is 35 m long and 18 m wide. What is the cost of fencing it at ₹22.50 per metre?

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Given:

Length of the field ($l$) = 35 m

Breadth of the field ($b$) = 18 m

Rate of fencing = ₹ 22.50 per metre

Perimeter of the field = $2(l + b)$

= 2 (35 + 18) m

= 2 x 53 m

= 106 m

Cost of fencing the field = Perimeter x rate of fencing

= 106 x ₹ 22.50

= ₹ 2,385

Hence, option 4 is the correct option.

41 Mark · Exercise 23B - Multiple Choice Questions

The cost of fencing a rectangular field at ₹25 per metre is ₹2,000. If the length of the field is 24 m, then its breadth is

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Given:

Total cost of fencing = ₹ 2,000

Rate of fencing = ₹ 25 per metre

Length of the field ($l$) = 24 m

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

$= \frac{2000}{25}$ m

= 80 m

Let the breadth of the field be $b$ m.

$$\begin{aligned}2(l + b) = \text{perimeter} \\[1em] \Rightarrow 2(24 + b) = 80 \\[1em] \Rightarrow (24 + b) = \frac{80}{2} \\[1em] \Rightarrow 24 + b = 40 \\[1em] \Rightarrow b = 40 - 24 \\[1em] \Rightarrow b = 16\end{aligned}$$

∴ Breadth of the field = 16 m

Hence, option 2 is the correct option.

51 Mark · Exercise 23B - Multiple Choice Questions

If the ratio between the length and perimeter of a rectangular field is 1 : 3, then its length and breadth are in the ratio

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Given:

$l : 2(l + b) = 1 : 3$

Let the length ($l$) = $x$.

Then,

$$\begin{aligned}2(l + b) = 3x \\[1em] \Rightarrow l + b = \frac{3x}{2} \\[1em] \Rightarrow b = \frac{3x}{2} - x = \frac{x}{2} \\[1em] \therefore l : b = x : \frac{x}{2} = 2 : 1\end{aligned}$$

Hence, option 4 is the correct option.

61 Mark · Exercise 23B - Multiple Choice Questions

The cost of fencing a square field at ₹30 per metre is ₹2,400. Each side of the field is:

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Given:

Total cost of fencing = ₹ 2,400

Rate of fencing = ₹ 30 per metre

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

$= \frac{2400}{30}$ m

= 80 m

Each side of the field = $\frac{\text{Perimeter}}{4}$

$= \frac{80}{4}$ m

= 20 m

Hence, option 2 is the correct option.

71 Mark · Exercise 23B - Multiple Choice Questions

Perimeter of a regular hexagon is

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A regular hexagon has 6 equal sides.

∴ Perimeter of a regular hexagon = side + side + side + side + side + side = 6 x side

Hence, option 3 is the correct option.

81 Mark · Exercise 23B - Multiple Choice Questions

1 m2 = ?

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1 m2 = 1 m x 1 m

= 100 cm x 100 cm [1 m = 100 cm]

= 10000 cm2

Hence, option 3 is the correct option.

91 Mark · Exercise 23B - Multiple Choice Questions

Area of a square is 100 m2. Its perimeter is

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Given:

Area of the square = 100 m2

⇒ (side)2 = 100 m2 = 10 m x 10 m

⇒ side = 10 m

Perimeter of the square = 4 x side

= 4 x 10 m

= 40 m

Hence, option 4 is the correct option.

101 Mark · Exercise 23B - Multiple Choice Questions

Area of 4 walls of a room is

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The four walls of a room are two pairs of rectangles: two walls of size length x height and two walls of size breadth x height.

∴ Area of 4 walls of a room = 2 x length x height + 2 x breadth x height

= 2 (length + breadth) x height

Hence, option 3 is the correct option.

1Exercise 23B - Mental Maths

Fill in the blanks:

(i) The area of a rectangle is 120 cm2 and its length is 15 cm. Its breadth is ...... cm.

(ii) The sides of a rectangle are in the ratio 4 : 3 and its area is 108 cm2. The breadth of the rectangle is ...... cm.

(iii) The perimeter of a regular pentagon is 16 cm. Each side of the pentagon is ...... cm.

(iv) The perimeter and area of a square are numerically equal. The side of the square is ...... cm.

(v) For a rectangular room, $\frac{\text{area}}{\text{breadth}}$ = ......

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(i) Breadth of the rectangle = $\frac{\text{Area}}{\text{Length}}$

$= \frac{120}{15}$ cm

= 8 cm

Hence, the breadth of the rectangle is 8 cm.

(ii) Let the length be $4x$ cm and the breadth be $3x$ cm.

Area of the rectangle = length x breadth

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow 4x \times 3x = 108 \\[1em] \Rightarrow 12x^2 = 108 \\[1em] \Rightarrow x^2 = \frac{108}{12} \\[1em] \Rightarrow x^2 = 9 \\[1em] \Rightarrow x^2 = 3 \times 3 \\[1em] \Rightarrow x = \sqrt{3 \times 3} \\[1em] \Rightarrow x = 3\end{aligned}$$

∴ Breadth of the rectangle = 3 x 3 cm = 9 cm

Hence, the breadth of the rectangle is 9 cm.

(iii) A regular pentagon has 5 equal sides.

∴ Each side of the pentagon = $\frac{\text{Perimeter}}{5}$

$= \frac{16}{5}$ cm

= 3.2 cm

Hence, each side of the pentagon is 3.2 cm.

(iv) Let the side of the square be $a$ cm.

Area of the square = $a^2$ and perimeter of the square = $4a$

Given, area = perimeter (numerically)

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow a^2 = 4a \\[1em] \Rightarrow a^2 - 4a = 0 \\[1em] \Rightarrow a(a - 4) = 0 \\[1em] \Rightarrow a = 0 \text{ or } a - 4 = 0 \\[1em] \Rightarrow a = 0 \text{ or } a = 4\end{aligned}$$

Since the side of a square cannot be zero, $a = 4$.

Hence, the side of the square is 4 cm.

(v) As we know, area of a rectangular room = length x breadth

∴ $\frac{\text{area}}{\text{breadth}} = \text{length}$

Hence, for a rectangular room, $\bm{\frac{\text{area}}{\text{breadth}} = \text{length}}$.

2Exercise 23B - Mental Maths

Write (T) for true and (F) for false for each of the following statements:

(i) The sum of the length and breadth of a rectangle is called its perimeter.

(ii) 1 m2 = 10 cm2

(iii) Area of 4 walls of a room = 2 × (Length + Breadth) × Height.

(iv) If each side of a square is 2 m, its area is 4 m2.

(v) 1 m2 = 10000 cm2.

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(i) Perimeter of a rectangle = 2 (length + breadth), i.e., twice the sum of its length and breadth, not the sum of its length and breadth.

Hence, the given statement is false (F).

(ii) 1 m2 = 1 m x 1 m = 100 cm x 100 cm = 10000 cm2, not 10 cm2.

Hence, the given statement is false (F).

(iii) The four walls of a room consist of two walls of size length x height and two walls of size breadth x height.

∴ Area of 4 walls of a room = 2 x length x height + 2 x breadth x height = 2 x (Length + Breadth) x Height

Hence, the given statement is true (T).

(iv) Area of the square = (side)2 = 2 m x 2 m = 4 m2

Hence, the given statement is true (T).

(v) 1 m2 = 1 m x 1 m = 100 cm x 100 cm = 10000 cm2

Hence, the given statement is true (T).

1Exercise 23B - Case Study Based Questions

The total cost of cultivating a rectangular field at ₹20 per m2 is ₹24,440 and the breadth of the field is 26 m.

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1. Given:

Total cost of cultivating the field = ₹ 24,440

Rate of cultivating = ₹ 20 per m2

Area of the field = $\frac{\text{Total cost}}{\text{Rate}}$

$= \frac{24440}{20} \text{ m}^2$

= 1222 m2

Hence, option (c) is the correct option.

2. Given:

Area of the field = 1222 m2 (from part 1)

Breadth of the field = 26 m

Length of the field ($l$) = $\frac{\text{Area}}{\text{Breadth}}$

$= \frac{1222}{26}$ m

= 47 m

Hence, option (b) is the correct option.

3. Given:

Length of the field ($l$) = 47 m (from part 2)

Breadth of the field ($b$) = 26 m

Perimeter of the field = $2(l + b)$

= 2 (47 + 26) m

= 2 x 73 m

= 146 m

Hence, option (c) is the correct option.

4. Given:

Perimeter of the field = 146 m (from part 3)

Rate of fencing = ₹ 25 per m

Cost of fencing the field = Perimeter x rate of fencing

= 146 x ₹ 25

= ₹ 3,650

Hence, option (a) is the correct option.

1Exercise 23B - Assertion-Reason Questions

Assertion (A): To find the cost of a frame of a picture, we need to find the perimeter of the picture.

Reason (R): Perimeter of a plane figure is the sum of the lengths of all its sides.

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The frame of a picture runs along its boundary, i.e., along all its sides. So, to find the cost of the frame, we need the total length of its boundary, which is its perimeter.

So, Assertion (A) is true.

The perimeter of a plane figure is the sum of the lengths of all its sides.

So, Reason (R) is true.

Since the length of the frame is the sum of the lengths of all the sides of the picture, Reason (R) correctly explains Assertion (A).

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

Hence, option 1 is the correct option.

2Exercise 23B - Assertion-Reason Questions

Assertion (A): If length of a rectangle is halved and breadth is doubled, then the area of the rectangle obtained remains the same.

Reason (R): Area of a rectangle = 2 (length + breadth).

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Let the length of the rectangle be $l$ and its breadth be $b$.

∴ Original area of the rectangle = $l \times b$

New length = $\frac{l}{2}$ and new breadth = $2b$

∴ New area of the rectangle = $\frac{l}{2} \times 2b = l \times b$

Since the new area is equal to the original area, the area remains the same.

So, Assertion (A) is true.

Area of a rectangle = length x breadth, while 2 (length + breadth) is the perimeter of a rectangle.

So, Reason (R) is false.

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

Hence, option 3 is the correct option.

3Exercise 23B - Assertion-Reason Questions

Assertion (A): 1 km2 = 1000000 m2.

Reason (R): 1 m = 100 cm ⇒ 1 m2 = 10000 cm2.

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1 km2 = 1 km x 1 km

= 1000 m x 1000 m [1 km = 1000 m]

= 1000000 m2

So, Assertion (A) is true.

1 m2 = 1 m x 1 m

= 100 cm x 100 cm [1 m = 100 cm]

= 10000 cm2

So, Reason (R) is true.

Assertion (A) is based on the conversion 1 km = 1000 m, whereas Reason (R) is about converting m2 into cm2. So, Reason (R) does not explain Assertion (A).

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

Hence, option 2 is the correct option.

1Exercise 23B - Competency Focused Questions

If the area of a rectangle is equal to the area of a square of side $x$ and length of the rectangle is equal to the perimeter of the square, then the breadth of the rectangle is:

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Given:

Side of the square = $x$

Area of the square = (side)2 = $x^2$

Perimeter of the square = 4 x side = $4x$

∴ Length of the rectangle = perimeter of the square = $4x$

And, area of the rectangle = area of the square = $x^2$

Breadth of the rectangle = $\frac{\text{Area}}{\text{Length}}$

$$\begin{aligned}= \frac{x^2}{4x}\\[1em] = \frac{x}{4}\\[1em] = x \div 4\end{aligned}$$

Hence, option 3 is the correct option.

2Exercise 23B - Competency Focused Questions

The area of the shaded figure, taking the area of each square as 1 cm2 is:

The area of the shaded figure, taking the area of each square as 1 cm 2 is:. Perimeter & Area of Plane Figures, R.S. Aggarwal Mathematics Solutions ICSE Class 6.
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From the figure, the base of the shaded triangle covers 6 squares and its height covers 4 squares.

The shaded triangle lies in a rectangle of 6 x 4 = 24 squares and covers exactly half of it.

∴ Area of the rectangle = 24 x 1 cm2 = 24 cm2

∴ Area of the shaded figure = $\frac{1}{2}$ x 24 cm2 = 12 cm2

Hence, option 3 is the correct option.

3Exercise 23B - Competency Focused Questions

The given figure is made up of a rectangle and an equilateral triangle. The width of the rectangle is half the length of the rectangle. The perimeter of the figure is:

The given figure is made up of a rectangle and an equilateral triangle. The width of the rectangle is half the length of the rectangle. The perimeter of the figure is:. Perimeter & Area of Plane Figures, R.S. Aggarwal Mathematics Solutions ICSE Class 6.
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Given:

Side of the equilateral triangle = 14 cm

From the figure, the equilateral triangle is drawn on the length of the rectangle.

∴ Length of the rectangle = side of the equilateral triangle = 14 cm

Width of the rectangle = $\frac{1}{2}$ x length = $\frac{1}{2}$ x 14 cm = 7 cm

The boundary of the figure consists of the top side of the rectangle, its two widths and the two outer sides of the equilateral triangle.

∴ Perimeter of the figure = (14 + 7 + 7 + 14 + 14) cm

= 56 cm

Hence, option 2 is the correct option.

4Exercise 23B - Competency Focused Questions

The length of the wooden strip required to frame a photograph having length and breadth as 39.5 cm and 31 cm respectively is:

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Given:

Length of the photograph ($l$) = 39.5 cm

Breadth of the photograph ($b$) = 31 cm

Length of the wooden strip required = perimeter of the photograph

= $2(l + b)$

= 2 (39.5 + 31) cm

= 2 x 70.5 cm

= 141 cm

Hence, option 3 is the correct option.

5Exercise 23B - Competency Focused Questions

The perimeter of the given figure is:

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From the figure, the given figure is made up of two squares of side 10 cm each, overlapping each other.

Width of the overlapping part = 10 cm - 8 cm = 2 cm

Height of the overlapping part = 1.5 cm

Sides of the upper square on the boundary of the figure:

top side = 10 cm, left side = 10 cm, bottom side = 10 cm - 2 cm = 8 cm and right side = 10 cm - 1.5 cm = 8.5 cm

Sides of the lower square on the boundary of the figure:

right side = 10 cm, bottom side = 10 cm, top side = 10 cm - 2 cm = 8 cm and left side = 10 cm - 1.5 cm = 8.5 cm

∴ Perimeter of the figure = (10 + 10 + 8 + 8.5 + 10 + 10 + 8 + 8.5) cm

= 73 cm

Hence, option 4 is the correct option.

6Exercise 23B - Competency Focused Questions

A rectangular plot measures 43.15 m by 30.72 m. Which of the following is the best estimate for its perimeter?

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Given:

Length of the plot ($l$) = 43.15 m ≈ 43 m

Breadth of the plot ($b$) = 30.72 m ≈ 31 m

Estimated perimeter of the plot = $2(l + b)$

= 2 (43 + 31) m

= 2 x 74 m

= 148 m

Hence, option 2 is the correct option.

7Exercise 23B - Competency Focused Questions

A square and a rectangle have equal areas. If each side of the square is 18 cm and the width of the rectangle is 12 cm, then the perimeter of the rectangle is:

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Given:

Side of the square = 18 cm

Width of the rectangle ($b$) = 12 cm

Area of the square = (side)2 = 18 cm x 18 cm = 324 cm2

∴ Area of the rectangle = area of the square = 324 cm2

Length of the rectangle ($l$) = $\frac{\text{Area}}{\text{Breadth}}$

$= \frac{324}{12}$ cm

= 27 cm

Perimeter of the rectangle = $2(l + b)$

= 2 (27 + 12) cm

= 2 x 39 cm

= 78 cm

Hence, option 4 is the correct option.

8Exercise 23B - Competency Focused Questions

A rectangular piece of land measures 2 m by 3 m. Each side is to be fenced with three rows of wire. The length of wire needed is:

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Given:

Length of the land ($l$) = 3 m

Breadth of the land ($b$) = 2 m

Perimeter of the land = $2(l + b)$

= 2 (3 + 2) m

= 2 x 5 m

= 10 m

Length of wire needed for one row = 10 m

∴ Length of wire needed for three rows = 3 x 10 m = 30 m

Hence, option 3 is the correct option.

9Exercise 23B - Competency Focused Questions

The number of envelopes that can be made out of a sheet of paper 384 cm by 168 cm, if each envelope requires a piece of paper of size 16 cm by 12 cm is:

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Given:

Length of the sheet = 384 cm

Breadth of the sheet = 168 cm

Size of paper required for each envelope = 16 cm by 12 cm

Area of the sheet = length x breadth

= 384 cm x 168 cm

= 64512 cm2

Area of paper required for each envelope = 16 cm x 12 cm = 192 cm2

∴ Number of envelopes = $\frac{\text{Area of sheet}}{\text{Paper Ar.for each envelope}}$

$= \frac{64512}{192}$

= 336

Hence, option 3 is the correct option.

10Exercise 23B - Competency Focused Questions

The shaded area of the floor is to be tiled. If tiling costs ₹ 15 per m2, then what will be the total cost?

The shaded area of the floor is to be tiled. If tiling costs ₹ 15 per m 2, then what will be the total cost? Perimeter & Area of Plane Figures, R.S. Aggarwal Mathematics Solutions ICSE Class 6.
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From the figure,

Length of the floor = 30 m and breadth = 24 m

Unshaded rectangle at the top-right corner = 7 m x 6 m

Unshaded rectangle at the bottom-left corner = 6 m x 8 m

Area of the floor = 30 m x 24 m = 720 m2

Area of the unshaded rectangle at the top-right corner = 7 m x 6 m = 42 m2

Area of the unshaded rectangle at the bottom-left corner = 6 m x 8 m = 48 m2

∴ Area of the shaded region = (720 - 42 - 48) m2

= 630 m2

Cost of tiling = Area x rate of tiling

= 630 x ₹ 15

= ₹ 9,450

Hence, option 4 is the correct option.

11Exercise 23B - Competency Focused Questions

If the area of a square is numerically equal to the perimeter of the square, then the side of the square is:

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Let the side of the square be $a$ units.

Area of the square = $a^2$ and perimeter of the square = $4a$

Given, area = perimeter (numerically)

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow a^2 = 4a \\[1em] \Rightarrow a^2 - 4a = 0 \\[1em] \Rightarrow a(a - 4) = 0 \\[1em] \Rightarrow a = 0 \text{ or } a - 4 = 0 \\[1em] \Rightarrow a = 0 \text{ or } a = 4\end{aligned}$$

Since the side of a square cannot be zero, $a = 4$.

∴ Side of the square = 4 units

Hence, option 3 is the correct option.

12Exercise 23B - Competency Focused Questions

The length of the given rectangular field is decreased by 7 m. Its new width, if its area remains unchanged is:

The length of the given rectangular field is decreased by 7 m. Its new width, if its area remains unchanged is:. Perimeter & Area of Plane Figures, R.S. Aggarwal Mathematics Solutions ICSE Class 6.
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From the figure,

Length of the field = 56 m and width = 42 m

Area of the field = 56 m x 42 m = 2352 m2

New length of the field = 56 m - 7 m = 49 m

As the area remains unchanged,

New width of the field = $\frac{\text{Area}}{\text{New length}}$

$= \frac{2352}{49}$ m

= 48 m

Hence, option 1 is the correct option.

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