Question

    The length of a rectangle is 2 cm more than its breadth.

    If the perimeter of the rectangle is 20 cm, then its area is:
    A 20 cm² Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 24 cm² Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 4 cm² Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 14 cm² Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Width of rectangle =x Length =x+2. Perimeter of rectangle =2(x+x+2) 4x+4 =20 4x =16 X =4. Area of the rectangle =x ×(x+2) =4×6=24cm2

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