Question

7. Half cubic metre of gold sheet is extended by hammering so as to cover an area
1/2
hectare. Find the thickness of the gold sheet.
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Answer 1

Answer:

Given that Volume of gold = 0.5 m3.

Area of gold sheet = 1 hectare = 5000 m2.

Thickness of gold sheet = Volume of gold/area covered

=0.5×100/5000

=50/5000

=1/100