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    Question

    The ratio of length to breadth of a rectangle is 3:5. If

    the sum of the length and breadth of the rectangle is 32 cm, then find the area (cm2) of the rectangle.
    A 220 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 230 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 240 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 225 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Let the length and breadth of the rectangle be 3x cm and 5x cm, respectively. According to the question, 3x + 5x = 32 Or, x = 32/8 = 4 Therefore, area of the rectangle = 3x × 5x = 15x2 = 240 cm2

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