Ask Me Help Desk

Ask Me Help Desk (https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/forum.php)
-   Mathematics (https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/forumdisplay.php?f=199)
-   -   Number of rectangles (https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/showthread.php?t=311115)

  • Jan 31, 2009, 10:54 AM
    gauravk_newton
    Number of rectangles
    #
    # There exists a grid of 10 squares by 20 squares. Find out the total number different rectangles possible?
  • Jan 31, 2009, 07:46 PM
    sarnian
    Is this perhaps homework? There is a homework board on the education board.
    If so : how do you intent to approach this question yourself?
    Once you answer that, we'll take it from there !
  • Feb 2, 2009, 04:08 AM
    juhi2011

    Hint : remember that every square is a rectangle but every rectangle is not a square. Answer is very simple...
  • Feb 2, 2009, 05:35 AM
    gauravk_newton
    My answer: 7560

    ANS = C(9,2) * n(n+1)/2 where n= 20
    = 7560


    is it correct?

    I hope u people don't mind replying atlst whether it was crrct or not? N if I was wrong. HOW?
  • Feb 2, 2009, 08:10 AM
    ebaines

    I got 11,550. Not sure why you have the C(9,2) term in there. You're on the right track with the n(n+1)/2 for n = 20; but you should have an additional term in there for n = 10. Remember that a 2x 3 rectange is not the same as a 3x2.

  • All times are GMT -7. The time now is 06:50 PM.