Subject

    Quantitative Aptitude

    Topic

    Areas & Volumes

    The diagonal of the floor of a rectangular closet is 712\frac12 feet. The shorter side of the closet is 412\frac12feet. What is the area of the closet in square feet?

    ক)
    9
    খ)
    18
    গ)
    27
    ঘ)
    36

    Explanation

    Other side = d2−s2\sqrt{d^2-s^2} = (2254−814)\sqrt{\left(\frac{225}4-\frac{81}4\right)} = 1444\sqrt{\frac{144}4} = 6 ft Area of closet = (6 x 4.5) sq. ft = 27 sq. ft.

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