Ncert Solutions Class 7 Math Chapter 11 Perimeter and Area

Chapter 11: Perimeter and Area
Exercise 11.1 (Page 208)
Q1. The length and the breadth of a rectangular piece of land are 500 m and 300 m
respectively. Find
(i) its area (ii) the cost of the land, if 1 m2 of the land costs ₹10,000.
Difficulty Level: Medium
What is given / known:

The length and the breadth of a rectangular piece of land.
What is the unknown:

(i) its area (ii) the cost of the land, if 1 m2 of the land costs ₹10,000.
Reasoning:
As the length and breadth of the land are known, the area of the rectangular piece of land
can be calculated ( area = length  breadth ). After calculating the area, the cost of land can
be calculated by multiplying the total area with the cost of 1 m2 of the land.
Solution:
(i) We know that,
Area of rectangle = Length  Breadth
= 500  300
= 150000 m2
(ii) Cost of 1 m2 of the land = Rs 10,000

 Cost of 15000 m2 of the land = 10, 000  1500 = Rs 1,500, 000, 000
Q2. Find the area of a square park whose perimeter is 320 m.
Difficulty Level: Low

Perimeter of a square park.

The area of a square park.
Reasoning:
In this question, perimeter of square park is given. By using the fact that the perimeter of
square is equal to the sum of all the sides, we can find out the sides of square. Once the
value of sides are known, the area of square can be easily obtained.
Solution:
Given,
Perimeter of square park = 320 m
Let length of each side of the square be ‘a’
Perimeter = Sum of all the sides
320 m = a + a + a + a
4 a = 320 m
a = 80 m
So, a = 80 m
 Area of square = side  side = 80  80 = 6400 m2

Q3. Find the breadth of a rectangular plot of land, if its area is 440 m2 and
the length is 22 m. Also, find its perimeter.
Difficulty Level - Medium

Area and length of rectangular plot of land.

The breadth of a rectangular plot and its perimeter.
Reasoning:
This question is based on the concept of area and perimeter of rectangle. By using the
formula of area of rectangle, find the breadth of rectangular plot. Now, the length and
breadth of the rectangular plot is known, use the formula of perimeter of rectangle and
find the perimeter of plot of land.
Solution:
Area of rectangular plot of land = 440 m2
Length of rectangular plot of land = 22 m
Let us say that breadth of rectangular plot of land = x m

We know that,
440 = 22x
440
x=
22
x = 20 m
So, breadth of rectangular plot of land = 20 m
Perimeter of a rectangle = 2 ( Length + Breadth )

= 2 ( 22 + 20 )
= 84 m
Q4. The perimeter of a rectangular sheet is 100 cm. If the length is 35 cm,
find its breadth. Also find the area.
Difficulty Level - Low

The perimeter of a rectangular sheet and the length.

The area and breadth of rectangular sheet.
Reasoning:
Perimeter of the rectangular sheet is 100 cm and its length is 35 cm. By using the formula
of perimeter of rectangle, find the breadth of rectangular sheet. Once length and breadth
of rectangular sheet are known, area of rectangular sheet can be calculated.
Solution:
Given,
Perimeter of a rectangular sheet = 100 cm
Length of a rectangular sheet = 35 cm
Let, the breadth = b cm

Perimeter of a rectangular sheet = 2 ( Length + Breadth )
100 = 2l + 2b
100 = 2  35 + 2b
100 = 70 + 2b
2b = 100 − 70
30
b=
2
b = 15 cm
Area of a rectangular sheet = Length  Breadth

= 35  15
= 525 cm2
Q5. The area of a square park is the same as of a rectangular park. If the side of
the square park is 60 m and the length of the rectangular park is 90 m, find
the breadth of the rectangular park.
Difficulty Level: Medium.

The area of a square park is the same as of a rectangular park. Also, the side of the square
park is 60 m and the length of the rectangular park is 90 m,
The breadth of the rectangular park.
Reasoning:
This question is based on the concept of area of square and rectangle. The side of the
square park is 60 m and the length of the rectangular park is 90 m. Use the formula’s
related to area of square and rectangle put the given values and find the breadth of
rectangular park.
Solution:
Given,
Area of a square park = Area of a rectangular park
Side of the square park = 60 m
Length of the rectangular park = 90 m
Let breadth of the rectangular park = b m

Since, area of a square park = area of a rectangular park
So,
Side  Side = Length  Breadth
60  60 = 90  b
3600
b=
90
b = 40 m
Q6. A wire is in the shape of a rectangle. Its length is 40 cm and breadth is 22 cm.
If the same wire is rebent in the shape of a square, what will be the measure
of each side. Also, find which shape encloses more area?

A wire is in the shape of a rectangle. Its length is 40 cm and breadth is 22 cm and the
same wire is rebent in the shape of a square.

The measure of each side of square and which shape (rectangle or square) encloses
more area.
Reasoning:
The wire is initially in the shape of rectangle and the same wire is rebent in the shape of
square. This means the perimeter of both the rectangle and square is the same. By using
the equations related to perimeter of square and rectangle, we can find the side of the
square. Once side of the square is known, its area can be calculated. Similarly, by using
the length and breadth of the rectangle, its area can be obtained. Now, by knowing the
area of both the shapes you can easily decide which shape encloses more area.
Solution:
Given,
Length of rectangle = 40 cm
Breadth = 22 cm
Since same length of wire is used to from rectangle and square,

Perimeter of square = perimeter of rectangle
4  Side = 2 ( Length + Breadth )
4  Side = 2 ( 40 + 22 )
4  Side = 2  62
4  Side = 124
124
Side =
4
Side = 31 cm
Area of square = side  side

= 31 31
= 961 cm2

= 40  22
= 880 cm 2
Therefore, it is clear from the above that the figure square encloses more area than
rectangle.
Q7. The perimeter of a rectangle is 130 cm. If the breadth of the rectangle is 30
cm, find its length. Also find the area of the rectangle.

The perimeter and the breadth of the rectangle.

Length and area of the rectangle.
Reasoning
Since the perimeter and breadth of rectangle are given, we can find out the length of the
rectangle. From the values of length and breadth, area of rectangle can be calculated.
Solution:
Given,
Breadth of the rectangle = 30 cm
Perimeter of a rectangle = 130 cm.
We know that,
Perimeter of rectangle = 2  ( Length + Breadth )
130 = 2  ( l + 30 )
130 = 2l + 60
2l = 130 – 60
2l = 70
70
l=
2
l = 35 cm
Area of Rectangle = Length  Breadth = 35  30 = 1050 cm2
Q8. A door of length 2 m and breadth 1m is fitted in a wall. The length of the wall
is 4.5 m and the breadth is 3.6 m (Fig11.6). Find the cost of white washing
the wall, if the rate of white washing the wall is Rs 20 per m2
Fig 11.6.

A door of length 2 m and breadth 1m is fitted in a wall of length 4.5 m and the breadth 3.6 m

The cost of white washing the wall, if the rate of white washing the wall is ₹20 per m2.
Reasoning:
Since door will not be whitewashed, we will have to subtract area of the door from the
area of wall. After, finding area to be whitewashed, multiply the area with rate of white
washing per m2 to get the cost.
Solution:
Given,
Length of wall = 4.5 m
Breadth of wall = 3.6 m
Area of wall = Length  Breadth
= 4.5  3.6
= 16.2 m2
Given,
Length of door = 2 m
Breadth of door = 1 m
So,
Area of door = Length  Breadth
= 2 1
= 2 m2
Area of wall for whitewash = Area of wall − Area of door

= 16.2 m 2 − 2 m 2
= 14.2 m 2
The rate of white washing the wall = Rs 20 per m2

 The cost of white washing 1618 m2 = 14.2  20 = Rs 284
Q1. Find the area of each of the following parallelograms:

Base and height of the parallelogram.

Area of the parallelogram.
Reasoning:
Since base and height of the parallelogram is given, area of the parallelogram can be
calculated by multiplying base with height.
Solution:
(a)
Given,
Base of parallelogram = 7 cm
Height of parallelogram = 4 cm
We know that,
Area of parallelogram = Base  Height
= 7 4
= 28 cm2
(b)
Given,
Height of parallelogram = 3 cm
= 5 3
(c) = 15 cm2
Given,
Base of parallelogram = 2.5 cm
Height of parallelogram = 3.5 cm
= 2.5  3.5
= 8.75 cm2
(d)
Given
= 5  4.8
= 24 cm2
(e)
Given
= 2  4.4
= 8.8 cm2
Q2. Find the area of each of the following triangles:
What is given / known

Base and height of triangles.
What is the unknown

The area of the triangles.
How can you use the known information to arrive at the solution?
Base and height of a triangle is already given. Area of triangle is equal to half of product
of base and height.
Solution:
(a) Given,
Base = 3 cm
Height = 4 cm
We know that
1
Area of triangle =  Base  Height
2
1
=  3 4
2
= 6 cm 2
(b) Given
Base = 5 cm
Height = 3.2 cm
1
2
1
=  5  3.2
2
= 8 cm 2
(c) Given
Base = 3 cm
Height = 4 cm
1
2
1
=  3 4
2
= 6 cm 2
(d) Given
Base = 3 cm
Height = 2 cm
1
2
1
=  3 2
2
= 3 cm 2
Q3. Find the missing values:
S. No. Base Height Area of Parallelogram

a. 20 cm 246 cm2
b. 15 cm 154.5 cm2
c. 8.4 cm 48.72 cm2
d. 15.6 cm 16.38 cm2

Area of the parallelogram.

Base and height of the parallelogram.
Reasoning:
Area of all the parallelograms is given but in some parts of this question base and in some
other parts height of the parallelogram is given. Put the values of the given part directly
into the equation of area of parallelogram and find the unknown value.
Solution:
(a) Given,
Area of parallelogram = 246 cm2
Height of parallelogram =?
We know that,
246 = 20  Height
246
Height =
20
Height = 12.3 cm
(b) Given
Height of parallelogram =15cm
Area of parallelogram = 154.5 cm2
Base of parallelogram =?
We know that,
154.5 = Base  15
154.5
Base =
15
Base = 10.3 cm
(c) Given
Height of parallelogram = 8.4cm
Base of parallelogram =?
We know that,
48.72 = Base  8.4
48.72
Base =
8.4
(d) Given Base = 5.8 cm
Base of parallelogram = 15.6 cm
Height of parallelogram =?
We know that
16.38 = Base 15.6
16.38
Base =
15.6
Base = 1.05 cm
Q4. Find the missing values:
S. No. Base Height Area of Triangle

a. 15 cm 87 cm2
b. 31.4 mm 1256 mm2
c. 22 cm 170.5 cm2
Difficulty Level: Easy

Area of triangle.

Base and height of the triangle.
Reasoning:
In this question, area of the triangles are given. In some parts of the question base of the
triangle and in some other parts height of the triangle is given. Put the values of the given
part directly into the formula of area of triangle and find the unknown value.
Solution:
(a) Given,
Area of the triangle = 87 cm2
Base = 15 cm
Height =?
We know that,
1
Area of parallelogram =  Base  Height
2
1
87 = 15  Height
2
2  87
Height =
15
174
Height =
15
Height = 11.6 cm
(b) Given,
Area of the triangle = 1256 mm2
Height = 31.4 mm
Base =?
We know that
1
2
1
1256 =  Base  31.4
2
2 1256
Base =
31.4
2512
Base =
31.4
Base = 80 mm
(c) Given,
Area of the triangle = 170.5 cm2
Base = 22 cm
Height =?
We know that
1
2
1
170.5 =  22  Height
2
2 170.5
Height =
22
341
Height =
22
Height = 15.5 cm
Q5. PQRS is a parallelogram (Fig 11.23). QM is the height from Q to SR and QN
is the height from Q to PS. If SR = 12 cm and QM = 7.6 cm. Find:
(a) the area of the parallelogram PQRS
(b) QN, if PS = 8 cm

PQRS is a parallelogram. QM is the height from Q to SR and QN is the height from
Q to PS. Also, SR = 12 cm and QM = 7.6 cm.

(a) The area of the parallelogram PQRS and (b) QN, if PS = 8 cm
Reasoning:
First, using the given information (base SR = 12cm and perpendicular height QM = 7.6cm),
find out the area of parallelogram PQRS. Now, area of PQRS and base PS is known.
Again, by using the formula of area of parallelogram, find out height QN.
Solution:
(a) Given,
SR = 12 cm and QM = 7.6 cm.
Area of parallelogram PQRS = Base  Height
= SR  QM
= 12  7.6
= 91.2cm2
(b) Given,
Base PS = 8 cm
Area of the parallelogram = 91.2 cm2 [calculated in part (a)]
Area of parallelogram PQRS = Base  Height
91.2 = 8  QN
91.2
QN =
8
QN = 11.4 cm
Q6. DL and BM are the heights on sides AB and AD respectively of parallelogram
ABCD (Fig 11.24). If the area of the parallelogram is 1470 cm2, AB = 35 cm
and AD = 49 cm, find the length of BM and DL.

The area of the parallelogram and its two sides, AB and AD.
DL and BM are the heights on sides AB and AD respectively of parallelogram ABCD.

The length of the perpendiculars DL and BM to sides AB and AD.
Reasoning:
AB is the base of the parallelogram and the perpendicular on AB is DL (the height).
The area of parallelogram is given as 1470 cm2. By using the formula of area of
parallelogram we can find the height DL. Similarly, if you take AD as the base and
BM as perpendicular (height) on AD, again by using the formula of area of parallelogram
we can find the length of BM.
Solution:
Given,
AB = 35 cm, BC = 49 cm and Area = 1470 cm2
Area of parallelogram ABCD = Base (AB)  Height (DL)
1470 = 35  DL
1470
DL =
35
DL = 42 cm
Area of parallelogram ABCD = Base (AD)  Height (BM)

1470 = 49  BM
1470
BM =
49
BM = 30 cm
Q7. ΔABC is right angled at A (Fig 11.25). AD is perpendicular to BC. If AB = 5 cm,
BC = 13 cm and AC = 12 cm, Find the area of ΔABC. Also find the length of AD.
What is given/known:
ΔABC is right angled at A, AD is perpendicular to side BC. Length of three sides of the
triangle is also given.

The area of ΔABC and the length of perpendicular AD.
Reasoning:
First, find the area of triangle using base (5 cm) and height (12 cm). Now, the area of the
triangle is known, and the base is given as BC = 13 cm and you must find the height AD
by using the formula of area of triangle.
Solution:
In right angled triangle BAC,
AB = 5 cm, BC = 13 cm and AC = 12 cm.
1
Area of triangle BAC =  Base  Height
2
1
=  5  12
2
= 30 cm 2
1
Area of triangle ABC =  Base  Height
2
1
30 =  13  AD
2
30  2
AD =
13
60
AD =
13
AD = 4.61 cm
Q8. ΔABC is isosceles with AB = AC = 7.5 cm and BC = 9 cm (Fig 11.26).
The height AD from A to BC, is 6 cm. Find the area of ΔABC.
What will be the height from C to AB i.e., CE?

ΔABC is isosceles with AB = AC = 7.5 cm and BC = 9 cm. The height AD from A to
BC, is 6 cm.

The area of ΔABC and the height from C to AB i.e., CE.
Reasoning:
First, find the area of the given triangle using base as 9 cm and height as 6 cm. Now, the
area of triangle is known, take AB = 7.5 cm as the base and find height CE using the
formula of area of triangle.
Solution:
In triangle ABC, AD = 6 cm and BC = 9cm
1
Area of triangle ABC =  Base  Height
2
1
=  BC  AD
2
1
= 9 6
2
= 27 cm 2
Now,
1
Area of triangle ABC =  AB  CE
2
1
27 =  7.5  CE
2
2  27
CE =
7.5
54
CE =
7.5
CE = 7.2 cm
Q1. Find the circumference of the circles with the following radius:
 22 
 Take  = 
 7 
(a) 14 cm (b) 28 mm (c) 21 cm

Radius of the circle

The circumference of the circles.
Reasoning:
In this question, radius of the circle is given. Put the value of the radius in the formula of
circumference of the circle to find out the circumference.
Solution:
(a)
Circumference of the circle = 2 r
22
= 2  14
7
= 2  22  2
= 88 cm
(b)
22
= 2  28
7
= 2  22  4
= 176 mm
(c)
22
= 2  21
7
= 2  22  3
= 132 cm
Q2. Find the area of the following circles, given that:
 22 
(a) Radius = 14 mm  Take  =  (b) Diameter = 49 m (c) Radius = 5 cm
 7 

Radius or diameter of the circles.

The Area of the circles.
In this question, radius (or diameter) of the circle is given. Put the value of the radius in
the formula of area of the circle to find out the area.
Solution:
(a) Given,
Radius of the circle = 14 mm
Area of circle =  r 2
22
=  14  14
7
= 22  2  14
= 616 mm 2
(b) Given,
Diameter of the circle = 49 m
Therefore, radius = 24.5 m
22
=  24.5  24.5
7
= 22  24.5  3.5
= 1886.5 m 2
(c) Given,
Radius of the circle = 5 cm
22
=  5 5
7
550
=
7
= 78.57 cm2
Q3. If the circumference of a circular sheet is 154 m, find its radius. Also find the
 22 
area of the sheet.  Take  = 
 7 

The circumference of a circular sheet is 154 m.

Radius and the area of the circular sheet.
This question is straight forward, circumference of a circular sheet is given as 154 m and
it will also be equal to the formula of circumference of the circle, equate them and find
the value of unknown i.e. radius. Now, the radius is known put the value in the formula of
area of circle and find the measurement of the area.
Solution:
Circumference of the circular sheet = 154 m
2 r = 154
22
2   r = 154
7
154  7
r=
2  22
49
r=
2
r = 24.5 m
Now,
Area of circular sheet =  r 2
22
=  24.5  24.5
7
= 1886.5 m 2
Thus, the radius and area of circular sheet are 24.5 m2 and 1886.5 m2 respectively.
Q4. A gardener wants to fence a circular garden of diameter 21m. Find the length
of the rope he needs to purchase, if he makes 2 rounds of fence. Also find the
cost of the rope, if it costs Rs 4 per meter.  Take  = 
22
 7 

Diameter of circular garden and the cost of one meter of rope.
The length of the rope required if the gardener wants to make 2 rounds of fence and also
the cost of the rope, if it costs ₹ 4 per meter.
Reasoning:
As the diameter is given as 21 m that means the radius will be the half of the diameter.
Using the diameter, circumference of the circular garden can be calculated. Since the
gardener wants to make 2 rounds of fence, the length of rope required will be two time
the circumference. The cost of the rope can be obtained by multiplying length of the rope
with cost of one meter of the rope.
Solution:
Diameter of the circular garden = 21 m
21
 Radius of the circular garden = m
2
Now,
Circumference of circular garden = 2 r
22 21
= 2 
7 2
= 66 m
Since, the gardener wants to make 2 rounds of fence, so the total length of the rope
required for fencing = 2  66 = 132 m
Since, the cost of 1-meter rope = ₹4
Therefore, the cost of 132-meter rope = 4 132 = ₹528
Q5. From a circular sheet of radius 4 cm, a circle of radius 3 cm is removed.

Find the area of the remaining sheet. (Take π = 3.14)

Radius of circular sheet from which a circle of radius 3 cm is removed.
What is the unknown

The area of the remaining sheet.
To find the area of the remaining sheet, first find the area of both the circular sheets and
then subtract the area of circle sheet of radius 3 cm from the area of circular sheet of
radius 4 cm.
Solution:
Radius of circular sheet (r1) = 4 cm
Radius of removed circle (r2) = 3 cm
Area of remaining sheet = Area of circular sheet – Area of removed circle

=  r12 −  r2 2
=  ( r12 − r2 2 )
= 3.14 ( 42 ) − ( 32 ) 
= 3.14 (16 − 9 )
= 3.14  7
= 21.98 cm 2
Thus, the area of remaining sheet is 21.98 cm2.
Q6. Saima wants to put a lace on the edge of a circular table cover of diameter
1.5 m. Find the length of the lace required and also, find its cost if one meter
of the lace costs Rs.15. (Take π = 3.14)

Diameter of the circular table and cost of one meter of lace.

The length of the lace required and the overall cost of lace if the cost of one meter of the
lace is ₹15.
Since, Saima wants to put lace on the edge of the circular table cover, that means length
of the lace will be equal to the circumference of circular table cover. Find circumference
of circle using the radius of the circular table cover. Now, to find the overall cost of lace
multiply the total length of lace by ₹15.
Solution:
Given, Diameter of the circular table cover = 1.5 m
1.5
Radius of the circular table cover = m = 0.75 m
2
Circumference of circular table cover = 2 r
= 2  3.14  0.75
= 4.71m
Therefore, the length of required lace is 4.71 m.
Since, the cost of 1 m lace is ₹ 15

 The cost of 4.71 m lace = ₹15  4.71 = ₹ 70.65
Q7. Find the perimeter of the adjoining figure, which is a semicircle including
its diameter

Diameter of the semicircle.

The perimeter of the semicircle including its diameter.
Reasoning:
To find the perimeter of the given figure, add the circumference or perimeter of the semi-
circle and the diameter of the given figure.
Solution:
Given, diameter = 10 cm
10
Radius = = 5 cm
2
Perimeter of the given figure = Circumference of semi-circle + diameter
2 r
= +D
2
= r + D
22
= 5+ 5
7
110
= +5
7
= 25.71 cm
Thus, the perimeter of the given figure is 25.71 cm.
Q8. Find the cost of polishing a circular table-top of diameter 1.6 m, if the rate of
polishing is Rs. 15/m2. (Take π = 3.14)

Diameter of the circular table-top and the rate of polishing per meter.

The cost of polishing a circular tabletop.
Reasoning:
To find the cost of polishing, first find out the area of the tabletop. To find the total cost
of polishing, multiply the total area by rate of polishing per meter (Rs 15).
Solution:
Diameter of the circular tabletop = 1.6 m
1.6
Radius of the circular tabletop = = 0.8 m
2
Area of circular tabletop =  r 2
= 3.14  0.8  0.8
= 2.0096 m 2
Since, the cost of 1m2 polishing = ₹15

The cost of polishing 2.0096m2 = 15  2.0096 = ₹30.14
Thus, the cost of polishing a circular tabletop is ₹ 30.14
Q9. Shazli took a wire of length 44 cm and bent it into the shape of a circle. Find
the radius of that circle. Also find its area. If the same wire is bent into the
shape of a square, what will be the length of each of its sides? Which figure
encloses more area, the circle or the square?  Take  = 
22
 7 
Difficulty Level: High

A wire of length 44 cm which is bent into the shape of a circle and the same wire is bent
into the shape of a square.

The radius and area of that circle formed by bending a wire of length 44 cm into the shape
of a circle. If the same wire is bent into the shape of a square, what will be the length of
each of its sides and which figure encloses more area, the circle or the square?
Reasoning:
Since wire of 44 cm is bent in the form of circle, it means the circumference of the circle
formed is 44m. By using the formula of circumference of the circle you can find out the
radius and area of circle. Next the same wire is bent in the form of square, which means
that the perimeter of square will be 44 cm. From the perimeter, measure of each side of
square can be calculated. Now you have areas of both the figures, and you can compare
them to find which figure encloses more area.
Solution:
Given,
Length of the wire = 44 cm
 the circumference of the circle is 44 cm
Therefore,
C = 2 r
44 = 2 r
22
44 = 2   r
7
44  7
r=
44
r = 7 cm
22
Now, Area of the circle =  r 2 =  7  7 = 154 cm2
7
Now the wire is bent into square. Then,
Perimeter of square = 44 cm
4  Side = 44
44
Side = = 11 cm
4
Now,
Area of square = Side× Side
= 11 11
= 121 cm 2
On comparing both the areas, it is clear that the area of circle is greater than that of square,
so the circle enclosed more area.
Q10. From a circular card sheet of radius 14 cm, two circles of radius3.5cm and
a rectangle of length 3 cm and breadth 1cm are removed. (as shown in the
adjoining figure). Find the area of the remaining sheet. (Take π =22/7)
Difficulty Level: High
From a circular card sheet of radius 14 cm, two circles of radius 3.5 cm and a rectangle of
length 3 cm and breadth 1 cm are removed.

The area of the remaining sheet.
Reasoning:
From a circular card sheet of radius 14 cm, two circles of radius 3.5 cm and a rectangle of
length 3 cm and breadth 1cm are removed. To find the area of the remaining card sheet ,
first find the area of the circular sheet then the area of the two circles of radius 3.5cm and
a rectangle of length 3cm and breadth 1cm. Then subtract the area of the three figures
from the area of the circular sheet to get the area of the remaining sheet.
Solution:
Radius of circular sheet (R) = 14 cm and radius of smaller circle (r) = 3.5 cm
Length of rectangle (l) = 3 cm and breadth of rectangle (b) = 1 cm
Area of the remaining sheet = Area of circular sheet – ( Area of two smaller circle + Area of rectangle )
=  R 2 –  2 r 2 + ( length  Breadth ) 
22  22 
=  14  14 −  2   3.5  3.5 + ( 3  1) 
7  7 
 44 
= 22  2  14 −   3.5  3.5 + 3 
 7 
= 616 − ( 22  3.5 + 3)
= 616 − ( 77 + 3)
= 616 − 80
= 536 cm 2
Therefore, the area of remaining sheet is 536 cm2.
Q11. A circle of radius 2 cm is cut out from a square piece of an aluminum sheet of
side 6 cm. What is the area of the left-over aluminium sheet? (Take π = 3.14)

A square piece of an aluminium sheet of side 6 cm from which a circle of radius 2 cm is
cut out.

The area of the left-over aluminium sheet.
Reasoning:
First, find the area of the piece of the aluminium sheet then subtract the area of the circle
from it and you can get the area of the left -over aluminium sheet.
Solution:
Side of square piece of aluminium sheet = 6 cm and radius of circle = 2 cm
Area of aluminium sheet left = Total area of square aluminium sheet – Area of circle
= Side  Side −  r 2
= 6  6 − 3.14  2  2
= 36 − 12.56
= 23.44 cm 2
Therefore, the area of aluminium sheet left is 23.44 cm2.
Q12. The circumference of a circle is 31.4 cm. Find the radius and the area of
the circle? (Take π = 3.14)

The circumference of a circle is 31.4 cm
What is the unknown

The radius and the area of the circle.
Reasoning
The circumference of the circle is given as 31.4 cm, using which you can find out the
radius of the circle. Now the radius is known, put it in the formula of area of circle to
obtain area of the circle.
Solution:
Given,
The circumference of the circle = 31.4 cm
2 r = 31.4
2  3.14  r = 31.4
31.4
r=
6.28
r = 5 cm
Then,
Area of the circle =  r 2
= 3.14  5  5
= 78.5 cm 2
Therefore, the radius and the area of the circle are 5 cm and 78.5 cm2 respectively.
Q13. A circular flower bed is surrounded by a path 4 m wide. The diameter of the
flower bed is 66 m. What is the area of this path? (π = 3.14)

A circular flower bed of diameter 66 m which is surrounded by a path 4 m wide.

The area of the path.
Reasoning:
Since the diameter of the circular flower bed is 66m, so, the radius of the circular bed will
be 33m. The radius of the outer circle, which includes radius of the circular path as well
width of the path is 33m + 4m = 37m. Now the areas of the inner circle of radius 33m and
outer circle of radius 37 m can be calculated and by subtracting area of the inner circle
from the area of the outer circle you will get the area of this path.
Solution:
Diameter of the circular flower bed = 66 m
66
Radius of circular flower bed (r) = = 33 m
2
Radius of circular flower bed with 4 m wide path (R) = 33 + 4 = 37 m
Area of path = Area of bigger circle – Area of smaller ci

=  R2 −  r2
=  (R2 − r2 )
= 3.14 ( 37 ) − ( 33) 
2 2
 
 Using the formula 
= 3.14 ( 37 + 33)( 37 – 33)  ................  2 
  a − b = ( a + b )( a − b )  
2
= 3.14  70  4
= 879.20 m 2
Therefore, the area of the path is 879.20 m2.

Q 14. A circular flower garden has an area of 314 m2. A sprinkler at the centre of
the garden can cover an area that has a radius of 12 m. Will the sprinkler can
water the entire garden? (Take π = 3.14).

A circular flower garden with an area of 314 m2 and a sprinkler at the centre of the garden
can cover an area that has a radius of 12 m.
What is the unknown

Will the sprinkler water the entire garden?
Reasoning:
A circular garden has area of 314 m2 and there is a sprinkler at the center of the garden
which can water the area of radius 12 m. So, first we have to find the area covered by
the sprinkler. Compare the area covered by the sprinkler and the area of the garden.
If the area covered by sprinkler is more that means it will sprinkle the entire garden.
Solution:
Area covered by the sprinkler =  r 2
= 3.14 12 12
= 452.16 m2
Area of the circular flower garden = 314 m2
Since Area of circular flower garden is smaller than area covered by the sprinkler, the
sprinkler will water the entire garden.
Q15. Find the circumference of the inner and the outer circles, shown in the
adjoining figure? (Take π = 3.14)

Inner and outer circles of radius 10 m and 19 m.

The circumference of the inner and the outer circles.
Reasoning:
This question is straight forward, use the given information as the inner and outer radius
of the circle is given 10 m and 19m, by using formula of the circumference of the circle
you can find out the circumference of the inner and outer circles.
Solution:
Radius of the outer circle (r1) = 19 m
Therefore,
Circumference of outer circle = 2 r1
= 2  3.14 19
= 119.32 m
Radius of inner circle (r2) = 19 – 10 = 9 m

Therefore,
Circumference of outer circle = 2 r2
= 2  3.14  9
= 56.52 m
Therefore, the circumferences of inner and outer circles are 56.52 m and 119.32 m
respectively.
Q16. How many times a wheel of radius 28 cm must rotate to go 352 m?
 22 
 Take  = 
 7 

A wheel of 28 cm.

Number of times the given wheel must rotate to go 352 m.
Reasoning:
The distance covered by the wheel in one revolution is equal to the circumference of the
wheel. Now, to find out the number of times wheel should rotate, divide the total distance
covered by the circumference of the wheel.
Solution:
Radius of wheel = 28 cm
Circumference of wheel = 2 r
22
= 2   28
7
= 2  22  4
= 176 cm
Total distance = 352 m = 35200 cm
Total distance covered by wheel
No of times wheel should rotate =
Circumference of the wheel
35200
=
176
= 200
Therefore, wheel must rotate 200 times to go 352 m.

Q17. The minute hand of a circular clock is 15 cm long. How far does the tip of the
minute hand move in 1 hour? (Take π = 3.14)

The minute hand of a circular clock is 15 cm long.

Distance covered by tip of minute hand in 1 hour.
In one hour, the minute hand completes one full circle. So, the distance covered by tip is
equal to the circumference of the circle.
Solution:
Radius of the circle (r) = 15 cm
Circumference of circular clock = 2 r
= 2  3.14  15
= 94.2 cm
Therefore, the tip of the minute hand moves 94.2 cm in 1 hour.

Q1. A garden is 90 m long and 75 m broad. A path 5 m wide is to be built outside

and around it. Find the area of the path. Also find the area of the garden in
hectare.

Length and breadth of the garden are 90 m and 75m respectively.

Area of path and area of garden
Reasoning:
Let us draw a rough diagram to understand it better.
Length and breadth of the garden is known, the area of the rectangular garden can be
calculated. As a path is to be built outside and around the garden, we will now find the
length and breadth of the garden including the path and then we will find the outer area.
For finding the area of the path, we will subtract the area of garden from the outer area.
Solution:
We know that,
Area of garden = Length  Breadth

= 90  75
= 6750 m2
Length of the garden including path = 90m + 5m + 5m = 100m
Breadth of the garden including path = 75m + 5m + 5m = 85m
Area of the garden including path = Length  Breadth

= 100  85
= 8500 m 2
Area of the path = 8500 m 2 – 6750 m 2
= 1750 m 2
Hence, required area of path = 1750 m 2
Area of the garden = 6750 m 2 = 0.675 hectare
Q2. A 3 m wide path runs outside and around a rectangular park of length 125 m
and breadth 65 m. Find the area of the path.

Length and breadth of the garden are 125 m and 65m respectively.

Area of path and area of park.
Reasoning:
As the length and breadth of the park is known, the area of the rectangular park can be
calculated. As a path is to be built outside and around the park, we will now find the
length and breadth of the park including the path and then we will find the outer area.
For finding the area of the path, we will subtract the area of garden from the outer area.
Solution:
We know that,
Area of park = Length  Breadth

= 125 m  65 m
= 8125 m 2
Length of the garden including path = 125m + 3m + 3m = 131m
Breadth of the garden including path = 65m + 3m + 3m = 71m
Area of the park including path = Length  Breadth

= 131 71
= 9301 m2
Area of path = Area of the park including path − Area of the park
= 9301 m 2 − 8125 m 2
= 1176 m 2
Hence, required area of path = 1176 m 2
Area of the park = 8125 m 2
Q3. A picture is painted on a cardboard 8 cm long and 5 cm wide such that there is
a margin of 1.5 cm along each of its sides. Find the total area of the margin.

Length and breadth of the cardboard is 8 cm and 5 cm.

Area of the cardboard and area of inner cardboard.
Reasoning:
As the length and breadth of the cardboard is known, the area can be calculated.
As a margin is there along the sides, we will now find the inner length and breadth
of the cardboard excluding the margin and then we will find the inner area. For finding
the area of margin, we will subtract the area of inner cardboard from the area of carboard
Solution:
We know that,
Area of the cardboard = Length  Breadth
= 8 cm  5 cm
= 40 cm 2
Length of the inner cardboard = 8 cm − 1.5  2 cm
= 8 cm − 3 cm
= 5 cm
Breadth of the inner cardboard = 5 cm − 1.5  2 cm
= 5 cm − 3 cm
= 2 cm
Length of the inner cardboard = 8cm – 1.5x2cm = 8cm – 3cm= 5cm
Breadth of the inner cardboard = 5cm – 1.5x2cm = 5cm – 3cm= 2cm
Area of the inner cardboard = Length  Breadth

= 5 cm  2 cm
= 10 cm 2
Area of the margin = Area of the cardboard − Area of the inner cardboard
= 40 cm2 − 10 cm2 = 30 cm 2
Hence, total area of margin= 30 cm2
Q4. A verandah of width 2.25 m is constructed all along outside a room which
is 5.5 m long and 4 m wide. Find:
(i) the area of the verandah.
(ii) the cost of cementing the floor of the verandah at the rate of Rs.200/ m 2 .

Length and breadth of the room is 5.5 m and 4 m.

Area of the room and area of the room including verandah.
The cost of cementing the floor of the verandah at the rate of Rs.200 per m 2 .
Reasoning:
As the length and breadth of the room is known, the area of the room can be calculated.
As a verandah is along outside a room, we will now find the length and breadth of the
room including verandah and then we will find the total area. For finding the area of the
veranda, we will subtract the area of the room from the total area.
Solution:
We know that,
Area of the room = Length  Breadth

= 5.5 m  4 m
= 22 m 2
Length of the room including veranda = 5.5 m + 2.25  2 m
= 5.5 m + 4.5 m
= 10 m
Breadth of the room including veranda = 4 m + 2.25  2 m
= 4 m + 4.5 m
= 8.5 m
Area of the room including veranda = Length  Breadth

= 10 m  8.5m
= 85 m 2
(i)
Area of the veranda = Area of the room including veranda − Area of the room
= 85 cm 2 − 22 cm 2
= 63 m 2
(ii)
The cost of cementing 1 m2 floor of the veranda = Rs.200
The cost of cementing 63 m2 floor of the veranda = Rs.200  63 = Rs.12600
Q5. A path 1 m wide is built along the border and inside a square garden of
side 30 m. Find:
(i) the area of the path
(ii) the cost of planting grass in the remaining portion of the garden at the rate
of Rs 40 per m 2

Side of a square garden is 30 m.

Area of the square garden and area of the path.
The cost of planting grass in the remaining portion of the garden at the rate of
Rs 40 per m 2
Reasoning:
As side of the square garden is known, the area of the square garden can be calculated.
As a path is built along the border and inside a garden, we will now find the new length
and then the new area of the garden can be calculated. For finding the area of the path,
we will subtract the new area of the garden from the area of the garden.
Solution:
We know that,
Area of the square garden = Side  Side

= 30 m  30 m
= 900 m 2
Length of the garden excluding the path = 30 m − 2 1 m
= 30 m − 2 m
= 28 m
Area of the garden excluding the path = Side  Side

= 28 m  28 m
= 784 m2
(i)
Area of the path = Area of the square garden − Area of the garden excluding the path
= 900 m 2 − 784 m 2
= 116 m 2
(ii)
The cost of planting grass in 1 m2 portion of the garden = Rs. 40
The cost of planting grass in 784 m2 portion of the garden = Rs. 40  784 = Rs. 31360
Q6. Two cross roads, each of width 10 m, cut at right angles through the centre of
a rectangular park of length 700 m and breadth 300 m and parallel to its sides.
Find the area of the roads. Also find the area of the park excluding cross
roads. Give the answer in hectares.

Length and breadth of the park is 700 m and 300 m.
Width of the crossroads is 10 cm.

Find the area of the roads. Also find the area of the park excluding crossroads.
Reasoning:
As the length and breadth of the park is known, the area of the park can be calculated.
As two crossroads is cut through the center of a park, we will now find the different area
of the roads. For finding the area of the park excluding crossroads, we will subtract the
area of the roads from the area of the park.
Solution:
We know that,
Area of the park = Length  Breadth
= 700 m  300 m
= 210000 m 2
Length of the road parallel to the length of the park= 700 m

Width of the road = 10 m
Area of the road = Length  Breadth

= 700 m  10 m
= 7000 m 2
Length of the road parallel to the breadth of the park = 300 m

Width of the road = 10m
Area of the park = Length  Breadth

= 300 m  10 m
= 3000 m 2
Therefore,
Area of the both Roads = Area of Road 1 − Area of Road 2 + Area of Common Portion
= 7000 m 2 + 3000 m 2 − 10 10 m 2
= 10000 m 2 − 100 m 2 = 9900 m 2
Therefore,
Area of the park excluding the roads = Area of the park − Area of the roads
= 210000 m 2 − 9900 m 2
= 200100 m 2
= 20.01 hectares
Q7. Through a rectangular field of length 90 m and breadth 60 m, two roads are
constructed which are parallel to the sides and cut each other at right angles
through the centre of the fields. If the width of each road is 3 m, find
(i) the area covered by the roads.
(ii) the cost of constructing the roads at the rate of Rs110 per m 2 .

Length and breadth of the field is 90 m and 60 m.
Width of each road is 3 m.

Find the area of the roads. Also find the cost of constructing the roads at the rate of Rs110
per m2 .
Reasoning:
As the length and breadth of the road is known, the area of the road can be calculated. As
two roads is constructed through the center of a field, we will now find the different area
of the roads. For finding the area of the two roads, we will first add the area of the roads
and then subtract with area of the common portion. After that we will calculate the cost of
constructing the roads at the rate of Rs 110 m2 .
Solution:
We know that,
Length of the road along the length of the field = 90 m

Width of the road = 3 m

= 90 m  3 m
= 270 m 2
Length of the road parallel to the breadth of the field = 60 m
Width of the road = 3m

= 60 m  3 m
= 180 m 2
(i)
Area of the both Roads = Area of Road 1 + Area of Road 2 − Area of Common Portion
= 270 m 2 + 180 m 2 − 3  3 m 2
= 450 m 2 − 9 m 2 = 441 m 2
(ii)
The cost of constructing 1 m2 road = Rs 110
Therefore,
Cost of constructing 441 m 2 road = Rs 110  441
= Rs 48,510
Q8. Pragya wrapped a cord around a circular pipe of radius 4 cm (adjoining

figure) and cut off the length required of the cord. Then she wrapped it
around a square box of side 4 cm (also shown). Did she have any cord left?
(π = 3.14)

A square box of side 4 cm and a circular pipe of radius 4 cm.

The length of the cord left.
Reasoning:
Here, length of the cord is equal to the circumference of the circular pipe, so firstly we
will find the circumference of the circular pipe. After this, we will find the perimeter of
the square box then subtract the circumference of the circular pipe from it and we can get
the length of the cord left.
Solution:
Side of square box = 4 cm and Radius of circular pipe = 4 cm
Length of the cord = Circumference of the circular pipe

= 2 r
= 2  3.14  4
= 25.12 cm
Perimeter of the square box = 4  side
= 4  4 cm
= 16 cm
Length of the cord = Circumference of the circular pipe − Perimeter of the square box
= 25.12 cm − 16cm
= 9.12 cm
Yes, 9.12 cm cord is left.
Q9. The adjoining figure represents a rectangular lawn with a circular flower bed
in the middle. Find:
(i) the area of the whole land
(ii) the area of the flower bed
(iii) the area of the lawn excluding the area of the flower bed
(iv) the circumference of the flower bed.
Difficulty Level: Medium.

The length and breadth of the rectangular lawn are 10m and 5m. Also, the radius of the
circular flower bed is 2 m.

The area of the whole land, the area of the flower bed, the area of the lawn excluding the
area of the flower bed, the circumference of the flower bed.
Reasoning:
This question is based on the concept of area of circle and rectangle. The side of the
rectangular lawn is 10 m and 5m. And the radius of the circular flower bed is 2 m.
Use the formula’s related to area of circle and rectangle and find the different areas.
Solution:
(i)
Area of the lawn = Length  Breadth
= 10 m  5 m
= 50 m2
(ii)
Area of the circular flower bed =  r 2
22
=  2 2
7
= 12.57 m 2
(iii)
Area of the lawn excluding the area of circular flower bed,
A = Area of the lawn − Area of the circular flower bed
= 50 − 12.57
= 37.43m2
(iv)
The circumference of the flower bed = 2 r
= 2  3.14  2
= 12.57 m 2
Q10. In the following figures, find the area of the shaded portions:
(i)

Base and height of triangles. Also, the length and breadth of the rectangle is 18 cm
and 10 cm.
What is the unknown

The area of the shaded region.
Reasoning:
It is clearly shown in the diagram that,

Area of shaded region = Area of rectangle ABCD − (Area of  AEF + Area of  BEC)
1
Base and height of a triangle is given. So, we can find the Area of  =  Base  Height.
2
Solution:
1
Area of  AEF =  Base  Height
2
1
=  6  10
2
= 30 cm 2
1
Area of  BCE =  Base  Height
2
1
=  8  10
2
= 40 cm 2

= 18 10
= 180 cm 2
Areaof shaded region = Area of rectangle ABCD − (Area of  AEF + Area of  BEC)
= 180 cm 2 − (30 cm 2 + 40 cm 2 )
= 180 cm 2 − 70 cm 2
= 110 cm 2
(ii)

Base and height of triangles. Also, the side of the square is 20cm.
What is the unknown
The area of the shaded region.
Reasoning:
It is clearly shown in the diagram that,

Area of shaded region = Area of square PQRS − (Area of  PQT + Area of  QRU + Area of  STU)
1
Base and height of a triangle is given. So, we can find the area of  =  Base  Height .
2
Area of square = Side  Side
Solution:
1
Area of  PQT =  Base  Height
2
1
=  20  10
2
= 100 cm 2
1
Area of  QRU =  Base  Height
2
1
=  10  20
2
= 100 cm 2
1
Area of  STU =  Base  Height
2
1
=  10  10
2
= 50 cm 2
Area of square = Side  Side

= 20  20
= 400 cm 2
Area of shaded region = Area of square PQRS − ( Area of  PQT + Area of  QRU + Area of  STU )
= 400 cm 2 − (100 cm 2 + 100 cm 2 + 50 cm 2 )
= 400 cm 2 − 250 cm 2
= 150 cm 2
Q11. Find the area of the quadrilateral ABCD. Here, AC = 22 cm, BM = 3 cm,
DN = 3 cm, and BM ⊥ AC, DN ⊥ AC

ABCD is a quadrilateral. BM is the height for triangle ABC Q to SR and ND is the height
for triangle ADC. Also, AC = 22 cm and BM and ND = 3 cm.

The area of the quadrilateral ABCD
Reasoning:
First, using the given information (base AC = 22cm and perpendicular height BM = 3cm),
find out the area of triangle ABC and triangle ADC.
And for finding, the area of the quadrilateral ABCD, we will add both the area of the triangle
ABC and ADC.
Solution:
1
Area of the  ABC =  b  h
2
1
=  22  3
2
= 33 cm 2
1
Area of the  ADC =  b  h
2
1
=  22  3
2
= 33 cm 2
Area of the quadrilateral ABCD = Area of the  ABC + Area of the  ADC
= 33 cm 2 + 33 cm 2
= 66 cm 2

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Chapter 11: Perimeter and Area

Exercise 11.1 (Page 208)

Difficulty Level: Medium

What is given / known:

What is the unknown:

(ii) Cost of 1 m2 of the land = Rs 10,000

Q2. Find the area of a square park whose perimeter is 320 m.

Difficulty Level: Low

What is given / known:

What is the unknown:

 Area of square = side  side = 80  80 = 6400 m2

Difficulty Level - Medium

What is given / known:

What is the unknown:

Let us say that breadth of rectangular plot of land = x m

Perimeter of a rectangle = 2 ( Length + Breadth )

What is given / known:

What is the unknown:

Let, the breadth = b cm

Area of a rectangular sheet = Length  Breadth

Difficulty Level: Medium.

What is given / known:

Let breadth of the rectangular park = b m

Difficulty Level: Medium

What is given / known:

What is the unknown:

Since same length of wire is used to from rectangle and square,

Area of square = side  side

Area of rectangle = Length  Breadth

Difficulty Level: Low

What is given / known:

What is the unknown:

Difficulty Level: Medium

What is given / known:

What is the unknown:

Area of wall for whitewash = Area of wall − Area of door

The rate of white washing the wall = Rs 20 per m2

Q1. Find the area of each of the following parallelograms:

Difficulty Level: Low

What is given / known:

What is the unknown:

Q2. Find the area of each of the following triangles:

Difficulty Level: Low

What is given / known

What is the unknown

S. No. Base Height Area of Parallelogram

What is given / known:

What is the unknown:

Q4. Find the missing values:

S. No. Base Height Area of Triangle

Difficulty Level: Easy

What is given / known:

What is the unknown:

Difficulty Level: Medium

What is given / known:

What is the unknown:

Difficulty Level: Medium

What is given / known:

What is the unknown:

Area of parallelogram ABCD = Base (AD)  Height (BM)

Difficulty Level: Medium

What is the unknown:

Difficulty Level: Medium

What is given / known: