Aptitude - Area - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Area - General Questions (Q.No. 10)
10.
What is the least number of squares tiles required to pave the floor of a room 15 m 17 cm long and 9 m 2 cm broad?
814
820
840
844
Answer: Option
Explanation:

Length of largest tile = H.C.F. of 1517 cm and 902 cm = 41 cm.

Area of each tile = (41 x 41) cm2.

Required number of tiles = 1517 x 902 = 814.
41 x 41

Discussion:
56 comments Page 5 of 6.

Sheetal said:   1 decade ago
I couldn't understand why HCF is taken?

ABDULLAH AKHTAR said:   9 years ago
@Narayanan.

Thanks for explaining it.

Bhavishya said:   8 years ago
Thank you so much for the explanation.

Vinay said:   9 years ago
Why squares need to be of same size?

Anbarasu said:   1 decade ago
What is the reason about using hcf?

Valli said:   1 decade ago
What's the reason about using hcf?

Soniya said:   8 years ago
Why hcf is taken? Please explain.

Anc said:   8 years ago
Where does the 1517comes from?

Hardik said:   1 decade ago
Please explain all steps.

Sara said:   1 decade ago
Why we require hcf here?


Post your comments here:

Your comments will be displayed after verification.