Arithmeticmedium · Past Paper
The ratio of length and breadth of a rectangle is 5:3. If the perimeter is 48cm, find the area.
A135 sq cm
B120 sq cm
C150 sq cm
D144 sq cm
✓ Correct Answer: A — 135 sq cm
2(5x+3x) = 48 => 16x=48 => x=3. Length=15, Breadth=9. Area = 15*9 = 135.
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