All Exams Test series for 1 year @ ₹349 only
Question

If the length and breadth of a Rectangle are both doubled, how many times will its area be when compared to the original area?

This question was previously asked in
OTET 2026 Social Studies Question Paper (5-Jul-2026)
The correct answer is

4 times

Let original length = l, breadth = b, so original area = l × b.

New length = 2l, new breadth = 2b, so new area = 2l × 2b = 4lb = 4 × (original area).

Hence the new area is 4 times the original area. Answer: (C) 4 times.

Was this answer helpful?

Important Questions from Quadrilaterals

  1. What is the value of AC 2– BD 2

  2. What is the point of intersection of the diagonals?

  3. What is the area of the parallelogram?

  4. ABCD is a cyclic quadrilateral. Diagonals BD and AC intersect each other at E. If ∠BEC = 138° and ∠ECD = 35°, then what is the measure of ∠BAC?

  5. A circle is inscribed in a quadrilateral ABCD, touching sides AB, BC CD and DA at P, Q, R and S, respectively. If AS = 6 cm, BC = 12 cm, and CR = 5 cm, then the length of AB (in cm) is:

Need Expert Advice?
Upcoming Exams
CTET
September 06, 2026
MH SET
September 06, 2026
Test Series
OTET img
Teaching
OSSTET 2025 Mock Test Series
79 Tests 3 Tests Free
1099 Attempts
4.8(11)
English

Start Your Preparation with Prepp Mobile App

Download the app from Google Play & App Store
Download the app from Google Play & App Store
Prepp Mobile App