CBSE Class 6 Mathematics Question 9 of 26

Playing with Constructions — Question 9

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Question
Draw a rectangle with sides of length 4 cm and 6 cm. After drawing, check if it satisfies both the rectangle properties.
Answer

Rectangle with sides 4 cm and 6 cm.
Steps
(i) Draw a,straight line AB = 6 cm using a ruler.
(ii) Place the protractor on point A and mark a 90° angle from AB.
(iii) Draw a line from A along this angle and measure AD 4 cm.
(iv) Repeat the same process at point B to draw a line BC perpendicular to AB and also 4 cm long.
(v) Join points D and C to complete the rectangle ABCD.
(vi) Verify that AB and CD are equal as well as AD and BC and all angles are 90°.