Question

    Ratio of length to width of a rectangular field is 8:3. If the perimeter of the field is 330 metres, then find the area (in m2) of the field.

    A 5000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 5200 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 5400 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 5900 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Let length and width of the rectangular field be ‘8x’ metres and ‘3x’ metres, respectively. So, 2(8x + 3x) = 330 Or, x = 15 Area of the field = 8x × 3x = 24 × (15)2 = 5400 m2

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