Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

-- Mathematics - Section B1

Chapter

Determinants

Question:

In a school, auditorium was used for its cultural activities. The shape of the floor of the auditorium is rectangular with dimensions x and y (x > y), has fixed parameter p.

Based on the above information answer the following questions.

Maximum area of floor is :

Options:

$\frac{p^2}{4}$

$\frac{p^2}{16}$

$\frac{p^2}{28}$

$\frac{p^2}{64}$

Correct Answer:

$\frac{p^2}{16}$

Explanation:

Maximum area

= xy    $(x = \frac{p}{4},  ~~y = \frac{p}{4})$

= $\frac{p}{4} × \frac{p}{4} = \frac{p^2}{16}$