The length of a school compound is 500m and breadth is 120m. Find the area of compound in hectares

Options

A. 3hectare
B. 6hectare
C. 12hectare
D. 24hectare

Answer

To find the area of the school compound in hectares, we will follow these steps:

### Step 1: Calculate the Area in Square Meters
The area \( A \) of a rectangle can be calculated using the formula:
\[ A = \text{Length} \times \text{Breadth} \]
Given:
- Length = 500 meters
- Breadth = 120 meters

Substituting the values:
\[ A = 500 \, \text{m} \times 120 \, \text{m} \]

### Step 2: Perform the Multiplication
Now, we will multiply the length and breadth:
\[ A = 500 \times 120 = 60000 \, \text{m}^2 \]

### Step 3: Convert Square Meters to Hectares
We know that:
\[ 1 \, \text{hectare} = 10,000 \, \text{m}^2 \]
To convert square meters to hectares, we divide the area in square meters by 10,000:
\[ \text{Area in hectares} = \frac{60000 \, \text{m}^2}{10000 \, \text{m}^2/\text{hectare}} = 6 \, \text{hectares} \]

### Final Answer
The area of the school compound is:
\[ \text{Area} = 6 \, \text{hectares} \]

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