Question

The length and breadth of a rectangle are in the ratio 8:5. If the breadth of the rectangle is 55 cm, find the length of the rectangle.​

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

8+5=11

8/11×55

=40

length of rectangle is 40 cm

5/11×55

=25

breadth of rectangle=25 cm

Answer 2

Answer:

length of the rectangle is 88 cm

Step-by-step explanation:

length and breadth of a rectangle are in the ratio 8:5.

breadth of the rectangle is 55 cm,

let length of the rectangle be 'X' cm,

Then,

     8 : 5 = x : 55

     55 * 8 = 5x

      x =  440 / 5

      x = 88