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    Question

    The breadth of a rectangle is increased by 9 cm, it will

    become twice the length of the rectangle. If the new perimeter is 294 cm, then find the original area (in sq.cm) of the rectangle.
    A 3000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 2750 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 2000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 1960 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Let the length of the rectangle be l cm. Breadth = 2l cm According to the question, => 2(l + 2l) = 294 => 3l = 147 => l = 49 So, breadth = 49 - 9 = 40 cm Original area = 49 × 40 = 1960 cm2

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