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    Question

    The ratio of length to breadth of a rectangle is 7:8. If

    the sum of the length and breadth of the rectangle is 45 cm, then find the area (cm2) of the rectangle.
    A 514 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 524 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 504 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 534 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 8x cm, respectively. According to the question, 7x + 8x = 45 Or, x = 45/15 = 3 Therefore, area of the rectangle = 7x × 8x = 56x2 = 504 cm2

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