Question 7 of 20intermediate🔧 ApplyShort Answer2 marks

Use matchsticks to make a square so that it has squares on all its sides. How many squares did you get?

Correct Answer

Arrangement: A central square is surrounded by squares on all four sides. Counting: Total squares = 1 central square + 4 surrounding squares Answer: 5 squares Note: Using matchsticks, this arrangement requires careful counting of shared sides.

Exercise: Let us Do (Section 4) | Q: 2 | (Page Page 9)
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Explanation

The chapter uses matchsticks to help children understand square construction and counting. When squares share sides, fewer matchsticks are needed than when squares are separate.

Solution Steps

  1. Identify the arrangement: a central square surrounded by squares on all four sides.

  2. Count the total squares: 1 central square + 4 surrounding squares.

  3. State the final answer: 5 squares.

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