Math
Measurement / Mensuration - Rim, Gross (Paper measurement)
MCQ

Introduction

Measurement of paper involves specific units like Quire (Dasta) and Ream (Rim). These units are essential for bulk paper management in printing, publishing, and stationery industries.

Explanation Step by Step

The standard conversion for paper measurement is as follows:

Unit AEquivalent toUnit B
1 Dozen12Sheets
1 Quire (Dasta)24Sheets (2 Dozens)
1 Ream (Rim)20Quires (Dasta)
1 Ream (Rim)480Sheets

Sub-topics

Rim, Gross (Paper measurement)

A Ream is the standard unit for wholesale paper. Historically, a printer's ream consisted of 480 sheets. While modern "commercial" reams are often 500 sheets, in traditional educational curriculum, 1 Ream = 480 sheets = 20 Quires.

Examples

Example 1
How many sheets are there in 2.5 Quires?
1 Quire = 24 sheets. So, 2.5 x 24 = 60.
Answer: 60 sheets

Tricks and Shortcuts

Always remember: Quire = 24 and Ream = 20 x 24. To convert Reams to Dozens, multiply by 40.

Common Mistakes

Confusing a Dozen (12) with a Quire (24). A Quire is exactly two dozens.

Practice Questions

Easy Questions

  1. How many sheets make 1 Quire?
  2. How many Quires are in 1 Ream?
  3. If you have 72 sheets, how many Quires do you have?

Medium Questions

  1. Calculate the total number of sheets in 1/4 of a Ream.
  2. How many dozens are there in 5 Quires of paper?
  3. Convert 100 Quires into Reams.

Hard Questions

  1. A shopkeeper has 2 Reams and 5 Quires of paper. How many total sheets does he have?
  2. If 120 sheets are removed from a bundle of 1 Ream, how many Quires are left?
  3. Which is greater: 15 Quires or 350 sheets? By how much?

Revision Summary

Key takeaways: 24 sheets = 1 Quire; 20 Quires = 1 Ream; 480 sheets = 1 Ream.

How many sheets of paper are there in 1 quire (Dasta)?
A
10
B
20
C
24
D
25
Explanation
1 quire = 24 sheets
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