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A rope of length 144 m is divided into two equal parts.
One part is used to form a square and the other to form an equilateral triangle.
Find the difference between the side of the square and the side of the triangle.

Class 6Perimeter Word ProblemsMensuration
  • A6 m
  • B18 m
  • C24 m
  • D12 m

Step-by-Step Solution

Each part = 72 m. Square side = 72 ÷ 4 = 18 m. Triangle side = 72 ÷ 3 = 24 m. Difference = 24 − 18 = 6 m.
Answer: A) 6 m

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