BKSB Measurement and Area 2

Question 1

A rectangular garden is 8.5 meters long and 4 meters wide. What is its area?

Accepted Answer

34 m²

Answer

Area of a rectangle = length × width = 8.5 × 4 = 34 m².

Question 2

How many millimeters are in 3.7 centimeters?

Accepted Answer

37 mm

Answer

1 cm = 10 mm, so 3.7 cm × 10 = 37 mm.

Question 3

A triangle has a base of 10 inches and a height of 6 inches. What is its area?

Accepted Answer

30 in²

Answer

Area of a triangle = ½ × base × height = ½ × 10 × 6 = 30 in².

Question 4

A room measures 12 feet by 15 feet. How many square yards of carpet are needed to cover it?

Accepted Answer

20 yd²

Answer

180 ft² ÷ 9 (since 1 yd² = 9 ft²) = 20 yd².

Question 5

Which unit is most appropriate for measuring the distance between two cities?

Accepted Answer

Kilometers

Answer

Kilometers are used for large distances such as between cities.

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