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    Question

    The ratio of length to breadth of a rectangle is 5:6. If

    the sum of the length and breadth of the rectangle is 44 cm, then find the area (cm2) of the rectangle.
    A 460 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 450 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 480 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 470 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Let the length and breadth of the rectangle be 5x cm and 6x cm, respectively. According to the question, 5x + 6x = 44 Or, x = 44/11 = 4 Therefore, area of the rectangle = 5x × 6x = 30x2 = 480 cm2

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