Class 7

Quadrilaterals & Polygons MaxGMAT

Examples

1. In a hemispherical igloo, an Eskimo's head just touches the roof when he stands erect
at the centre of the floor, but his son can play over an area of 9856 square units
of the floor without stooping. If the Eskimo's height is 65 units, what is his son's
height?
(A) 25 units (B) 33 units (C) 35 units
(D) 37 units (E) Insufficient data

Solution:

R = 65. πr 2 = 9856 => r = 56., ∴ π = 22/7 h 2 = 652 – 562 => h = 33.

Hence, (B).

2. The figure ABCD is a rectangle with AD = 5 units and AE = EB. EF is perpendicular to

DB and is half of DF. If the area of the triangle DEF is 9 sq units, what is the area of
ABCD (in sq units)?

(A) 40 5 (B) 50 5 (C) 20 5 (D) 30 5 (E) 25 5

Solution:
1
Area of ∆DEF = × DF × EF = 9
2

1 DF
= × DF × = 9
2 2

∴ DF = 9 × 2 × 2 = 6 ∴ EF = 3

∴ DE = 62 × 32 = 45

∴ AE = 45 − 52 = 45 − 25 = 20

∴ EB = 2 × AE = 2 × 20
∴ Area =

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3. A circular hole is cut in a circular disc of diameter m so that the weight of the disc
3
3
is reduced to 1/4 of its original weight. The diameter of the hole is

(A) 3 3 m (B) 4.5 m (C) 5.4 m (D) 5/ 3 m (E) 2 4

Solution:

3 3
4 × π(R2 - r 2 ) = πR 2 => r = R = R
4 2

3 10 / 3 5
=> 2r = 2 × × = . Hence, (D).
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4. In a trapezium ABCD, AB is parallel to DC, AB = 3DC, and the diagonals of the trapezium
intersect at O. The ratio of the area of ∆OCD to the area of ∆OAB is:
(A) 1 : 9 (B) 1 : 3 (C) 3 : 1
(D) 1 : 10 (E) Cannot be determined

Solution:

1
h1a
h1 1 Area of (∆OCD) 2 1
h2 = 3 Area of (∆OAB)
= 1
h2 3a
=
9
2

OR

In two similar triangles, if the ratio of the sides are in the ratio of a : 1, their areas
would be in ratio of a 2 : 12 = a 2 : 1. Hence, (A).

5. A pyramid has a height of 12 inches and a base with an area of 81 square inches. What
is the area of a cross section 8 inches away from the base?
(A) 27 (B) 24 (C) 21 (D) 9 (E) 1 44

Solution:

A 42 1
= = ∴ A = 9 (similar solids)
81 122 9

Hence, [4].

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6. A sphere has a diameter of 500 mm. What is the edge length of the largest possible
cube that would be able to fit within the sphere? (Approximate integer)

500 500 500

(A) 232 mm (B) mm (C) 271 mm (D) mm (E) mm
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Solution:

The largest cube able to fit within the sphere must have all eight corners touching the
sphere's surface. Thus the long diagonal of the cube forms a diameter of the sphere.
By applying Pythagoras' Theorem to triangles ABC and BCD in the diagram, it will be found
that AC must be 3 times the length of the edge of the cube. Since we know that AC

500
is 500 mm long, the edge of the cube must be = 288.68 mm. Hence, (B).
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7. In the figure ∠ ADB = ∠ BAC = 90o . AD = 3", BD = 4", BC = 13". Calculate the area
of the shaded portion in in2 .

3
12
D
4

C B
13

(A) 12 (B) 52 (C) 24 (D) 39 (E) 54

Solution:

In ∆ADB, (AB) 2 = 32 + 42 = 52
∴ AB = 5

In ∆BAC, (AC)2 = (BC)2 – (AB)2 = (13)2 – (5)2 = (12)2

∴ AC = 12

Area of ∆ ABC = 1/2 × 12 × 5 = 30 in2

Area of ∆ ADB = 6 in 2
∴ Shaded area = 24 in2 . Hence, (C).

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8. A rectangular grassy plot measures 112 ft by 78 ft. It has a gravel path 2 ft wide
2
all round it on the inside. The cost of constructing the path at the rate of 72 cents per
square yard will be:
(A) $923 (B) $7811 (C) $ 7 4 (D) $66.66 (E) $666

Solution:

Area of path = 112 × 78 – 107 × 73 = 925.

925 × 0.72
Cost = = 74. (1 yd = 3 ft and 1 yd 2 = 9 ft 2). Hence, (C).
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9. ABCD is a square. If the shaded area is A, the side of the square is:

4A
(A) (B) 4(4 − π)A (C) 16(4 − π)
1 − x

16 A 4L − πL
(D) (E)
4 − π 4

Solution:

L2
L2 − π
4
If L is the side of the square, the area of the shaded portion is = A
4

16A
or 16A = 4L2 – π L2 ∴ L = . Hence, (D).
4 − π
D C
10. The area of the rectangle AEFC in the figure is:

(A) 10 cm2 (B) 12 cm2 (C) 16 cm2 4 F

2 2 2
(D) 24 cm (E) L cm
A B
Solution:

The two sides of the rectangle are the diagonal of the square and E
its half diagonal.

L
Thus, if L is the side of the square, the sides of the rectangle are 2 L and , and
2
the area of the rectangle is L2 . Since L = 4, the area is 16 cm2 . Hence, (C).

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11. In the diagram alongside, O is the centre of the circle and AD passes through the centre
of the circle. BC || AD, CE ⊥ AD, CF = FE, AF = 8, FD = 2, BC = 6. Find the area of
pentagon ABCDE.

C
D

F
B E
0

(A) 24 (B) 30 (C) 36 (D) 52 (E) 72

Solution:

DA = 10 ∴ Radius = 5
FE = CF = 8 × 2 = 4

1
Area of trapezium ABCD = × (10 + 6) × 4 = 32
2

1
Area of triangle ADE = × 10 × 4 = 20
2
∴ Area of pentagon ABCDE = 52. Hence, [4].

12. If S is the surface area of a cuboid of dimensions x, y and z and V is the volume then
1
is equal to:
S

V 1 V
(A) (x + y + z ) (B) (C)
2 1 1 1 x + y + z
2V  + + 
 x y z 

x + y + z 1 1 1
(D) (E) 2V  + + 
V  x y z

Solution:

S = 2(xy + yz + xz)
V = xyz

1 1 1
=
S 2 (xy + yz + xz ) =  xyz xyz xyz 
2  + + 
 z x y 

1 1 1
= = . Hence, (B).
S V V V 1 1 1
2  + +  2V  + + 
z x y x y z

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13. A cone has a radius r and height h. It is melted and 3 identical cones are formed each
h
having the same radius as the original cone and height H. What is the value of ?
H

1
(A) (B) 1 (C) 3 (D) 9 (E) 6
3

Solution:

Volume of cone with height h and radius r = Volume of 3 cones each having radius r
and height H

1 1 2  1 h
∴ πr 2h = 3  πr H πr 2h = πr 2H ∴ = 3 . Hence, (C).
3 3  3 H

14. A is a right circular cylinder on which is placed a cone B. The entire structure
is melted and spheres are formed each having radius 1 cm. How many A 3 cm
spheres can be formed?
(A) 18 (B) 20 (C) 21
(D) 23 (E) 7 B 6 cm

Solution:

Let the number of spheres formed = n 2 cm

Volume of structure = Volume of n spheres
∴ Volume of cylinder + Volume of cone = Volume of n spheres
1  4π  4π 
π (2) 2 6 + 3 π (2 ) 3 = n  3
2
(1)3  24 π + 4 π = n  
   3 

 4π  28π × 3
28 π = n   ∴ n = = 21. Hence, (C).
 3  4π

15. If the radius of a sphere goes up by 10%, by what percent do the surface area and
volume go up?
(A) 21%, 30% (B) 20%, 33% (C) 33%, 21%
(D) 21%, 33% (E) 20%, 30%

Solution:

Original surface Area = S = 4πr 2

New Surface Area = S 1
= 4 π (1.1r)2
S1 = 4 π r 2 (1.21)
S1 = 1.21 S
4π 3 4π
Original Volume = V = r New Volume = V1 = (1.1r)3
3 3

4π 3
V1 = r (1.331) V1 = 1.331 V. Hence, (D).
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DIRECTIONS for Data Sufficiency questions: Each of the data sufficiency problems below
consists of a question and two statements, labeled (1) and (2), in which certain data
are given. You have to decide whether the data given in the statements are sufficient
for answering the question. Using the data given in the statements plus your knowledge
of mathematics and everyday facts (such as the number of days in July or the meaning
of counterclockwise), you are to blacken space.

(A) if statement (1) BY ITSELF is sufficient;

(B) if statement (2) BY ITSELF is sufficient;

(C) if statements (1) and (2) TAKEN TOGETHER are sufficient;

(D) if EITHER statement by ITSELF is sufficient;

(E) if (1) and (2) TOGETHER are NOT SUFFICIENT.

16. What is the ratio of the side of the cube to the radius of the sphere?
I. The sphere and the cube have equal volumes.
II. Volume of the cube is 64 cm 3 .

Solution:

Statement I: Volume of sphere = Volume of cube

1
4π 3 a3 4π a  4π  3
r = a3 ∴ = ∴ =   Therefore, I alone is sufficient.
3 3 3 r
r 3 

Statement II: Volume of cube = a 3 = 64 ∴ a = 4 cm.

But the radius of the sphere is not known, thus the required ratio cannot be calculated.
Hence, (A).

17. A cube is cut into smaller cubes, each having equal sides. What is the maximum number
of smaller cubes that can be formed?
I. The ratio of the side of the bigger cube to the smaller cube is 2 : 1.
II. The side of the bigger cube is 4 cm and that of the smaller cube is 2 cm.

Solution:

3
Volume of bigger cube A3 A
Statement I: Number of smaller cubes = = =  
Volume of smaller cube a3 a

3
A 2 2
As = ∴ N =   = 8 . Thus, I alone is sufficient.
a 1 1

Statement II: Volume of bigger cube = 43 = 64 cm3 .

Volume of smaller cube = 23 = 8 cm3 .
64
∴ Number of smaller cubes = = 8 . Thus, II alone is sufficient. Hence, (D).
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18. In the adjoining figure, PR = 20, QR = 12 and PQ = 16. P Q

What is the length of QS?
I. oPQRS is a parallelogram.
II. ∠ PQR = 90 o .
R

Solution: S

Statement I: As oPQRS is a parallelogram, diagonals PR and QS bisect each other.

(PQ)2 + (QR) 2 = 2[(QO)2 + (PO)2 ]
Thus, QO can be found out and hence QS. Thus, I alone is sufficient.

Statement II: ∠ PQR = 90o. But from this the l(QS) cannot be found out. Hence, (A).

19. Find the number of cubes required to erect a pillar of volume 20 m3 ?

I. The edge of the cube is 0.5 m.
II. The pillar is a base of 1 m × 1 m and is 20 m high.

Solution:

Statement I: Edge of the cube = 0.5 m

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∴ Volume of the cube = 0.5 × 0.5 × 0.5 = 0.125 m .
From this, the number of cubes can be found out as:

Volume of pillar 20 m3
Number of cubes = = = 1600 .
Volume of the cube 0.5 × 0.5 × 0.5
Thus, I alone is sufficient.

Statement II: does not provide any necessary information. Hence, (A).

20. A road roller is used to press a ground of area 2200 sq. meter. How many rotations
does it make?
I. The diameter of the road roller is 1.75 m.
II. The breadth of the road roller is 2 m.

Solution:
Total area to be pressed
Statement I: Number of revolutions of road roller =
Area pressed in one rotation
Area pressed in one rotation of the road roller is 2πrh
1.75
r = , but h is not known. Thus, I is not sufficient.
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Statement II: h = 2m, but r is not known as per the above explanation, the question
cannot be answered.

Combining I and II:

2200 2200 2200 × 7
Area pressed in one rotation = = = = 200
1.75 22 3.5 × 22
2 × π × × 2 2 × × 1.25
2 7
Thus, I and II are together required to answer the question. Hence, (C).
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Class Test

Questions: 15 Time: 15 minutes

DIRECTIONS for Problem Solving questions: Solve each problem, using any available space
on the page for scratchwork. Then indicate the best of the answer choices given.

Numbers: All numbers used are real numbers.

Figures: Figures that accompany problems in this test are intended to provide information
useful in solving the problems. They are drawn as accurately as possible EXCEPT when
it is stated in a specific problem that its figure is not drawn to scale. All figures lie in
a plane unless otherwise indicated.

DIRECTIONS for Data Sufficiency questions: Each of the data sufficiency problems below
consists of a question and two statements, labeled (1) and (2), in which certain data
are given. You have to decide whether the data given in the statements are sufficient
for answering the question. Using the data given in the statements plus your knowledge
of mathematics and everyday facts (such as the number of days in July or the meaning
of counterclockwise), you are to blacken space.

(A) if statement (1) BY ITSELF is sufficient;

(B) if statement (2) BY ITSELF is sufficient;

(C) if statements (1) and (2) TAKEN TOGETHER are sufficient;

(D) if EITHER statement by ITSELF is sufficient;

(E) if (1) and (2) TOGETHER are NOT SUFFICIENT.

Numbers: All numbers used are real numbers.

Figures: A figure in a data sufficiency problem will conform to the information given in
the question, but will not necessarily conform to the additional information given in
statements (1) and (2).

You may assume that lines shown as straight are straight and that angle measures are
greater than zero.

You may assume that the position of points, angles, regions, etc., exist in the order shown.

All figures lie in a plane unless otherwise indicated.

Example: Explanation:
According to statement (1), PQ = PR; therefore, ∆ PQR
P is isosceles and y = z. Since x + y + z = 180,
o
x + 2y = 180. Since statement (1) does not give
x a value for y, you cannot answer the question using
statement (1) by itself. According to statement (2),
y = 40; therefore, x + z = 140. Since statement
(2) does not give a value for z, you cannot answer
o o

y z
Q R the question using statement (2) by itself. Using
both statements together, you can find y and z;
In ∆ PQR, what is the value of x?
therefore, you can find x, and the answer to the
(1) PQ = PR
problem is C.
(2) y = 40

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1. What is the area of the pentagon ABDCE in the adjoining ,

-
figure?
o
(A) 32 "#

(B) 64
*
(C) 24
(D) 56 " "#
o
o
"#
(E) 72
) +

2. In the figure alongside, ABCD is a parallelogram and A E B

E, F, G and H are midpoints of its respective sides.
What is the ratio of the shaded area to that of the
unshaded? H F
(A) 3 : 5 (B) 5 : 3
(C) 5 : 8 (D) 3 : 8
D C
(E) 8 : 5 G

3. A closed cuboid tank of dimensions 3 ft × 4 ft × 5 ft is 2/3 rd filled with water. Find the
height of the water in the tank if its base is a rectangle of the size 3 ft × 4 ft.

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(A) 10 feet (B) 13 feet (C) feet (D) 9 feet (E) 8.7 feet
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4. A garden which is in a shape of an isosceles triangle has two parking B

lots as shown in the figure. What is the area of the garden if the
area of the parking lot is 16π – 32?
(A) 4 (B) 8 (C) 32
(D) 1 (E) 1/2 A C

5. In the figure alongside, AB = AH = GF = ED = 10 and FE = CD = HG = 5. G

∠ ABC = o o
∠ HGF = 30 ; ∠ BCD = 150 . Find the area. A H

125 3 275 F
(A) 75 + (B) 3 (C) 100 3
2 2 B E
C
(D) 2 6 3 (E) 265 D

6. A toy is in the shape of a triangular pyramid which has a prism at its O

top as shown in the figure. If each of its edges is 4 inches, what is the
total surface area of the toy in square inches?
A B
(A) 64 3 (B) 48 3 (C) 48 + 16 3 C

(D) 12 3 (E) 16 + 64 3

D E
F
Tick guessed questions

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

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7. A cuboidal room 8 feet wide, 12 feet long and 14 feet high has an attic at a height of
7 feet along its length. If the attic is 4 feet wide, what is the length of the longest ladder
that can be put from one of its corners to the attic?

(A) 404 (B) 209 (C) 272 (D) 13 (E) 17.89

8. A toy is such that its upper part is a right circular cone based on a cylinder. One third
of the cylindrical part of the toy is fitted in a cube. If the height of the toy is 16 cm
and that of the cone is 4 cm, find the volume of the toy.

304 112 112

(A) π cu. cm. (B) π + 64 cu. cm. (C) π cu. cm.
3 3 3
(D) 64 cu. cm. (E) 112 cu. cm.

9. The adjacent figure shows the shape of a sign to be placed in front

of a store. The sign has four semicircles placed around a rectangle.
If each of the semicircles is 14 cm in diameter, what is the total area
of the sign?
(A) 700 cm 2 (B) 1600 cm2 (C) 794 cm 2
(D) 848 cm 2 (E) 1200 cm2

10. In the adjoining figure, ABCD is a rectangle and E is a A E B

point on AB. What is the ratio of the area of ∆ADE to the
area of oABCD?

I. AB = 15 and BC = 5.

AE 1 D C
II. =
EB 2

11. A hexagonal tile has a design of 6 triangles in it painted in different

colors as shown in the adjacent figure. What is the area of the tile?

I. The six triangles so formed are all equilateral triangles of side 4.

II. The tile is in the shape of a regular hexagon.

12. What is the volume of the cube?

I. The total surface area of the cube is equal to its volume in cm 3.
II. The side of the cube is greater than 5 inches.

13. What is the volume of the hemispherical cup?

I. The volume of the cup is equal to its total surface area internal and external.
II. The volume of the hemisphere is proportional to the cube of the radius.

Tick guessed questions

7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13.

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14. What is the total length of the edges of the three-dimensional figure?
I. Volume = 8000 cm3 .
II. It is a cube.

15. What is the length of the fencing required for the rectangular garden?
I. Area of the garden = 100 sq. mts.
II. Length of the diagonal = 10 mts.

Tick guessed questions

14. 15.

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Answer Keys

SOLVED EXAMPLES

1-B 2-C 3-D 4-A 5-D 6-B 7-C 8-C

9-D 10-C 11-D 12-B 13-C 14-C 15-D 16-A

17-D 18-A 19-A 20-C

CLASS TEST

1-D 2-B 3-C 4-C 5-A 6-C 7-B 8-B

9-A 10-B 11-A 12-A 13-A 14-C 15-C