Area of a rectangle is 460 sq m. If the length is 15% more than the breadth, find the breadth of the rectangular field in metres.

Difficulty: Easy

Correct Answer: 20 m

Explanation:


Introduction / Context:
The question examines percentage-based relation between sides and area calculation inversion to retrieve a side length.


Given Data / Assumptions:

  • Area A = 460 sq m
  • L = 1.15 * B


Concept / Approach:
Area A = L * B = 1.15 * B^2. Solve for B via B^2 = A / 1.15.


Step-by-Step Solution:

1.15 * B^2 = 460B^2 = 460 / 1.15 = 400B = 20 m (positive dimension)


Verification / Alternative check:
L = 1.15 * 20 = 23 m. Area check: 23 * 20 = 460 sq m. Correct.


Why Other Options Are Wrong:
30 m, 40 m, 50 m, 25 m produce areas inconsistent with 460 given the 15% relation.


Common Pitfalls:
Using 1.15 incorrectly as 15 or 0.15; or taking square root before dividing by 1.15.


Final Answer:
20 m

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