Multiple choice

The top of a table is covered wth 25 squares of equal size. The side of a square is 3 cm. What is the area of the table top (in cm2)?

  1. 300

  2. 75

  3. 225

  4. 5625

  5. ------------------------
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Side of square = 3 cm Area of square  = side x side                       = 3 x 3 =   9 cm2

Number of squares = 25Area covered by one square = 9 cm2  so Area of table top is 25 x 9 = 225 cm2

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