Question

A metal plate measuring $32cm$ by $12cm$ is cut up into small squares of side length $4cm.$ How many squares will be cut ?

Answer 1

Given Dimension of metal plate = 32cm by 12cm.

area of metal plate=$32\times 12$

area=$384c{m}^2$

Given length of square side =4cm.

area of 1 square cut = $16c{m}^2$

Total no of squares made =$\frac{384}{16}=24$

24 square will be cut form given metal plate.