Question

The clock has 4 vertices and 4 straight sides of the same length. Which of the following can be the possible shape of the clock?

• A. Rectangle
• B. Square
• C. Square or rectangle
• D. Square or triangle

Answer 1

The correct option is B Square

$\text{Say:}$Let’s read the question.

$\text{Ask:}$
$\bullet$ How many sides does the clock have?
Ans: 4

$\bullet$ How many vertices does it have?
Ans: 4

$\bullet$ What other detail is mentioned?
Ans: The vertices are L-shaped, and the 4 sides are of the same length.

$\bullet$ Which shape has all these properties?
Ans: Square

$\bullet$ So, what is the shape of the clock?
Ans: Square

Hence, Option C is correct.