Question

Abhishek wants to cover his books. He noticed that one-fourth metre of paper is sufficient to cover 1 book. How much paper (in metre) does Abhishek need to buy to cover all his 14 books?

• A. $3\frac{1}{2}$ m
• B. $2\frac{1}{2}$ m
• C. 3.5 m
• D. 3.8 m

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (C)

The correct options are
A

$3\frac{1}{2}$ m

C

3.5 m

Given, paper required to cover 1 book = $\frac{1}{4}$ m

$\therefore$ Paper required to cover 14 book = 14 $\times$ paper required to cover 1 book

= $\frac{1\times 14}{4}$ m

= $\frac{7}{2}$

= $3\frac{1}{2}$

= 3.5 m