Quantitative Comparison Practice Test 4

Concept:To compare the quantities, find the shaded area by subtracting the inner rectangle's area from the outer rectangle's area.Explanation:The outer rectangle has length $10 \mathrm{cm}$ and breadth $8 \mathrm{cm}$.The inner rectangle is formed by reducing each dimension by $4 \mathrm{cm}$ (i.e., $2 \mathrm{cm}$ border on each side).So, inner length $= 10 - 4 = 6 \mathrm{cm}$.Inner breadth $= 8 - 4 = 4 \mathrm{cm}$.Area of shaded portion $= (10 \times 8) - (6 \times 4)$.$= 80 - 24 = 56 \mathrm{cm}^2$.Column B is also $56 \mathrm{cm}^2$.Hence, Column A is equal to Column B.Answer:Both quantities are equal.So, the correct option is C.