CBSE Class 11-science Answered
How many rectangles are there in a CHESS BOARD??
Asked by Mahesh Padmanabh | 24 Jan, 2011, 08:59: PM
Expert Answer
Dear Student,
Observe that on an n-by-n chessboard, there are n + 1 vertical lines and n + 1 horizontal lines. These lines form the grid for the chessboard.
When we form a rectangle, we choose two of the vertical lines and two of the horizontal lines. (Notice that our choice of lines determines the size of the rectangle formed.)
So, the number of rectangles is given by the formula:
When we form a rectangle, we choose two of the vertical lines and two of the horizontal lines. (Notice that our choice of lines determines the size of the rectangle formed.)
So, the number of rectangles is given by the formula:
Hence, For a 8 by 8 chessboard, the number of rectangles is =
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Answered by | 27 Jan, 2011, 12:04: AM
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