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    Question

    The area of a square is 225 cm². The breadth of a

    rectangle is 20% more, and the length is 50% more than the side of the square. Find the ratio of the area of the square to the area of the rectangle.
    A 5:9 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 3:4 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 4:7 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 7:8 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Area of square = 225 cm², Side of square = 15 cm Area of rectangle = (l x b) Length = (15 x 1.5 = 22.5) cm Breadth = (15 x 1.2 = 18) cm Area of rectangle = (22.5 x 18 = 405) cm² Required ratio = 225/405 = 5/9 = 5:9

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