A room having the dimensions as mentioned in the chart below has a table, a bed and a chair. There are three books kept on the table (side by side) and also a lamp having radius, 3.5 inch. Now, on the basis of information given below answer the following?
| Sr. No. | Object | Length | Breadth | Height |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Room | 18 feet | 12 feet | 12 feet |
| 2. | Bed | 3.5 feet | 6 feet | 3 feet |
| 3. | Table | 3 feet | 4 feet | 4 feet |
| 4. | Chair | 2 feet | 2.5 feet | 4 feet |
| 5. | Books | 12 inch | 6 inch | 3 inch |
What is the area of the table which is uncovered by any of the objects?
Correct Answer :
1473.52 sq. inch
Solution :
The correct option is 1473.52 sq. inch.
Step 1: Understand the dimensions of the table and convert them to inches.
From the table provided in the question:
Length of the table = 3 feet
Breadth of the table = 4 feet
Since 1 foot = 12 inches:
Length of the table in inches =
Breadth of the table in inches =
Total area of the top of the table:
Step 2: Calculate the area covered by the 3 books.
From the table, the dimensions of one book's surface (base area) placed on the table are:
Length = 12 inches
Breadth = 6 inches
Area of one book:
Area covered by 3 books:
Step 3: Calculate the area covered by the circular lamp base.
The radius of the lamp base () = 3.5 inches.
Area covered by the circular lamp:
(or accurately using standard gives ).
Step 4: Calculate total covered area and uncovered area of the table.
Total area covered on the table by books and lamp:
Uncovered area of the table:
Hence, the area of the table which is uncovered by any of the objects is 1473.52 sq. inch.
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