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    Question

    Ratio of length to width of a rectangular field is 5:2.

    If the perimeter of the field is 350 metres, then find the area (in m2) of the field.
    A 6200 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 6350 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 6250 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 6450 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Let length and width of the rectangular field be ‘5x’ metres and ‘2x’ metres, respectively. So, 2(5x + 2x) = 350 Or, x = 25 Area of the field = 5x × 2x = 10 × (25)2 = 6250 m2

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