Question

The ratio of length to breadth of a rectangle is 7:6. If the sum of the length and breadth of the rectangle is 52 cm, then find the area (cm2) of the rectangle.

A 652 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
B 622 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
C 612 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
D 672 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

Solution

Let the length and breadth of the rectangle be 7x cm and 6x cm, respectively. According to the question, 7x + 6x = 52 Or, x = 52/13 = 4 Therefore, area of the rectangle = 7x × 6x = 42x2 = 672 cm2

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