Question

A rectangle has an area 20 $c{m}^2$, and a square has side length equal to 4 cm. Find the ratio of the area of the rectangle to the area of the square.

• A. 5:4
• B. 4:5
• C. 5:1
• D. 4:1

Answer 1

The correct option is A 5:4

Area of the square
$=4cm\times 4cm=16c{m}^2$

$\therefore$ Ratio of area of rectangle to that of square
$=20c{m}^2:16c{m}^2=5:4$