Question

Construct a rectangle ABCD, when:

Its sides are 6.0 cm and 7.2 cm.

Answer 1

Draw the base $AB=7.2cm$
Construct right angles at both A and B and draw vertical lines along it.
Using a compass, cut arc of length $6cm$. Mark the points of intersection as C and D.
Join ABCD. It is the required rectangle.