Arithmeticmedium · Past Paper
The ratio of the length and breadth of a rectangle is 5:3. If the length is 10 cm more than the breadth, find the area.
A375 sq cm
B150 sq cm
C300 sq cm
D500 sq cm
✓ Correct Answer: A — 375 sq cm
5x - 3x = 10 => 2x=10 => x=5. Length=25, Breadth=15. Area = 25*15 = 375.
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