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    Question

    Ratio of length to width of a rectangular field is 3:5.

    If the perimeter of the field is 160 metres, then find the area (in m2) of the field.
    A 1400 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 1300 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 1500 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 1800 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Let length and width of the rectangular field be ‘3x’ metres and ‘5x’ metres, respectively. So, 2(3x + 5x) = 160 Or, x = 10 Area of the field = 3x × 5x = 15 × (10)2 = 1500 m2

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