The area of new square is 19 cm2 bigger than the original square.
Find the original square area.
Answer
81 cm2
Solution
1 × 1 = 1 cm2
19 - 1 = 18 cm2
18 / 2 = 9 cm2
X = 9 / 1 = 9 cm
Therefore 9 × 9 = 81 cm2.
This site introduces problems of Sansue, i.e. mathematics which Japanese schoolchildren learn at elementary school. Problems are selected mainly from entrance examinations of famous junior high schools for 6th grade Japanese schoolchildren (12 years old) to take. We found Sansue is not only one of subjects at school but one of Japanese culture. Please enjoy Japanese Sansue culture.