The length of the rectangle is 20% more than its breadth . what will be the ratio of the area of the rectangle to that of the square whose side is equal to the breadth of the rectangle?

Q: The length of the rectangle is 20% more than its breadth . what will be the ratio of the area of the rectangle to that of the square whose side is equal to the breadth of the rectangle?

Required ratio = 6 x 5 × x × 1 x 2 = 6 : 5

2:1
5:6
6:5
data is inadequate

Correct Answer: 6:5

Explanation:

Required ratio = $\frac{6 x}{5} \times x \times \frac{1}{x} = 6 : 5$

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