Question

One more problem: a rectangular piece of land is to be marked on the school ground for a vegetable garden. Hari and Mary started making a rectangle with a 24 metre long rope. Vimala Teacher said it would be nice, if the sides are in the ratio 3:5. What should be the length and width of the rectangle? ​

Answer 1

Answer:

3x + 5x = 24

8x = 24

x = 24/8 = 3

3x = 3 x 3 = 9

5x = 5 x 3 = 15