- A9
- B16
- C8
- D7
Step-by-Step Solution
Triangle side = 96 ÷ 3 = 32 cm. Square side = 96 ÷ 4 = 24 cm. Difference = 32 − 24 = 8 cm.
Answer: C) 8
A rope of length 96 cm is first bent to form an equilateral triangle, using the full rope.
Then the same rope is straightened and bent into a square, again using the full rope.
By how many centimetres does the side of the triangle exceed the side of the square?
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