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A rectangular sheet 20 cm by 15 cm is to be fully cut into the largest possible identical squares with no paper wasted.
How many such squares are obtained?

Class 6Area of Rectangles and SquaresMensuration
  • A12
  • B9
  • C16
  • D20

Step-by-Step Solution

Largest square side = HCF(20, 15) = 5 cm. Sheet area = sq cm. Each square = sq cm. Number = 300 / 25 = 12.
Answer: A) 12

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