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    Question

    Length and breadth of a rectangle are in the ratio 7:5.

    If the perimeter of the rectangle is 38 cm more than the length of the rectangle, then find the area (in cm2) of the rectangle.
    A 120 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 130 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 140 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 150 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Let the length and breadth of the rectangle be '7x' cm and '5x' cm, respectively. ATQ; 2 Ă— (7x + 5x) = 38 + 5x Or, 24x = 38 + 5x Or, 19x = 38 So, x = 2 So, required area = 7x Ă— 5x = 35 Ă— 22 = 140 cm2

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