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    Question

    The ratio of length to breadth of a rectangle is 7:5. If

    the sum of the length and breadth of the rectangle is 48 cm, then find the area (cm2) of the rectangle.
    A 500 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 540 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 560 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 570 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Let the length and breadth of the rectangle be 7x cm and 5x cm, respectively. According to the question, 7x + 5x = 48 Or, x = 48/12 = 4 Therefore, area of the rectangle = 7x × 5x = 35x2 = 560 cm2

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