Question

    The ratio of the length to the breadth of a rectangle is 5:7. If the sum of the length and breadth of the rectangle is 60 cm, find the area (in cm²) of the rectangle.

    A 685 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 486 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 554 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 875 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Let the length and breadth of the rectangle be 6x cm and 9x cm, respectively. According to the question, 5x + 7x = 60 Or x = 60/12 = 5 Therefore, area of the rectangle = 5 x× 7x = 35x2  =35×25 = 875 cm2

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