Question

    If the perimeter of rectangle is 56 cm and its length is

    2 cm more than breadth then find its area?
    A 238 cm² Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 285 cm² Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 374 cm² Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 195 cm² Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    According to the question Let the length and breadth of rectangle are x cm and (x – 2) cm respectively. Perimeter of rectangle = 2 x (Length + Breadth) ⇒ 2 (x + x – 2) = 56 ⇒ x = 15 Length = x = 15 cm Breadth = x – 2 = 13 cm Area of rectangle = Length x Breadth Area of rectangle = 15 x 13 = 195 cm²  

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