Question

You have a piece of construction paper that measures 32 cm by 48cm. You want to cut it into squares of equal size. What will be the dimensions of the largest possible square? How many squares will you have?

Answer 1

Answer:

Base b = 32 cm

Hight h = 48 cm

For the largest possible square take the smallest side of the paper =32cm it means that the largest square has sides equal to 32 cm

To find the cut section x

h1= (48-x) cm

b= 32 cm

In square all sides are equal

So, b=h1

32= 48-x

x= 48-32

x= 16 cm is the cut section to make the largest square

h1= 48-16 = 32 cm