Question

A square of area 36cm2 is cut to make two rectangles, A and B The ratio of Area A to Area B is 2 : 1 Work out the dimensions of rectangle A and B

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Answer 1

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Explanation:

Area of square= 36cm2 = total area

Side of square= √36= 6cm

Ratio a:b = 2:1

so let's take total area as 3x

while a is 2x and b is 1x

3x= 36 (given)

x= 36/3 = 12

so area of each rectangle--

area A= 2x= 24cm2

area B= x= 12cm2

While finding the dimensions, they both have a common length since they are from the same square which will be 6cm (side)

So,

Dimensions of rectangle A= 6cm * 4cm

Dimensions of rectangle B= 6cm * 2cm