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A rectangle has length and breadth . A square has side . Which shape has the greater area?

medium 2 marks Class 7 · Mathematics · Comparing Quantities
Answer
The area of the square is greater.

The correct answer is The area of the square is greater. — Therefore the square has the greater area.

Step-by-step solution

  1. Compute area of rectangle: .
  2. Compute area of square: .
  3. Compare: .
  4. Therefore the square has the greater area.
Common mistake: Forgetting to square the side of the square or miscalculating the rectangle area

Concept tested: Comparing areas of rectangles and squares

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