JAMB - Mathematics (1983 - No. 32)

On a square paper of length 2.524375cm is inscribed square diagram of length 0.524375cm. Find the area of the paper not covered by the diagram. correct to 3 significant figures.
6.00cm2
6.10cm2
6cmv
6.09cm2
4.00cm2

Explanation

Area of the paper = area of square = L x B or S2

where s = S x k

Area of the paper = (2.524)2

area of the diagram = (0.524)2

area not covered = (2.524)2 - (0.524)2

= 6.370576 - 0.274576

= 6.096

= 6.10cm2 (2 s.f)

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