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A rectangular hall floor is 30 m by 24 m.
It is divided into identical square sections, each of the largest possible equal size that fits exactly along both sides.
What is the area of one such square section?

Class 6Area of Rectangles and SquaresMensuration
  • A36 sq m
  • B24 sq m
  • C144 sq m
  • D12 sq m

Step-by-Step Solution

The largest square that fits exactly along 30 and 24 has side = HCF(30, 24) = 6 m. Section area = sq m.
Answer: A) 36 sq m

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