Question

    Ratio of length to width of a rectangular field is 2:3. If the perimeter of the field is 380 metres, then find the area (in m2) of the field.

    A 8554 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 8600 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 8414 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 8664 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Let length and width of the rectangular field be ‘3x’ metres and ‘2x’ metres, respectively. So, 2(2x + 3x) = 380 Or, x = 38 Area of the field = 2x × 3x = 6 × (38)2 = 8664 m2

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