Question

    A square and a rectangle have the same perimeter. The

    side of the square is 14 cm, and the length of the rectangle is 18 cm. Find the breadth of the rectangle.
    A 10 cm Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 12 cm Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 14 cm Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 16 cm Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Perimeter of the square = 4 * 14 = 56 cm. Perimeter of the rectangle = 2(l + b), where l = 18 cm. Equating the perimeters, 56 = 2(18 + b). Solving, b = 10 cm. Correct answer: a) 10 cm

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