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  • If the length of a certain rectangle is decreased by 4 cm and the width is increased by 3 cm, a square with the same area as the original rectangle would result. Find the perimeter of the original rectangle.


  • Options
  • A. 20
  • B. 30
  • C. 40
  • D. 50

  • Correct Answer
  • 50 

    Explanation

    Let x and y be the length and breadth of the rectangle respectively.
    Then, x - 4 = y + 3 or x - y = 7 ----(i)
    Area of the rectangle =xy; Area of the square = (x - 4) (y + 3)
    (x - 4) (y + 3) =xy <=> 3x - 4y = 12 ----(ii)
    Solving (i) and (ii), we get x = 16 and y = 9.
    Perimeter of the rectangle = 2 (x + y) = [2 (16 + 9)] cm = 50 cm.


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