Question

A rectangular plot of length 240 cm and breadth 200 cm is to be covered with square concrete blocks. Find the largest size of block required.

Answer 1

Given :-

• A rectangular plot of length 240 cm and breadth 200 cm is to be covered with square concrete blocks.

To Find :-

• The largest size of block required ?

Solution :-

we know that,

• The largest size of square concrete blocks will be HCF of dimensions of rectangular plot .

so,

Prime factors of 240 and 200 :-

→ 240 = 2 * 2 * 2 * 2 * 3 * 5

→ 200 = 2 * 2 * 2 * 5 * 5

HCF = 2 * 2 * 2 * 5 = 40 cm.

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