Question

TYPE 17

The sum of the perimeters of a square and a rectangle is 118 metres. If the sum of the length and breadth of the rectangle is 33 cm, then find the area of the square.

A 225 sq.metre Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
B 169 sq.metre Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
C 256 sq.metre Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
D 196 sq.metre Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

Solution

Perimeter of the rectangle = 2 x 33 = 66 cm Perimeter of the square = 118 – 66 = 52 cm Each side of the square = 52/4 = 13 cm Therefore, area of the square = 132 = 169 cm2

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