Question

Consider the following statements: 

1. The series of the International Paper Sizes is based on A0 size whose area is 0.5 m² (approximately). 

2. The area of A4 size paper is 1/8^th of that of the A0 size paper. 

Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 

(a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

Answer 1

(d) The A0 size has an area of 1 square metre.

A0 = 1 square metre

A1 = 1/2 square metre

A2 = 1/4 square metre

A3 = 1/8 square metre

A4 = 1/16 square metre