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    Question

    The breadth of a rectangle is increased by 7 cm, it will

    become twice the length of the rectangle. If the new perimeter is 348 cm, then find the original area (in sq.cm) of the rectangle.
    A 2576 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 2444 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 3021 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 2958 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E 3127 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Let the length of the rectangle be l cm. Breadth = 2l cm According to the question, => 2(l + 2l) = 348 => 3l = 174 => l = 58 So, breadth = 58 - 7 = 51 cm Original area = 58 × 51 = 2958 cm2

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