Question

The length of a rectangular plot exceeds its breadth by 5 meters. If the perimeter of the plot is 142 meters, find the dimensions of the plot.​

Answer 1

Answer:

Let's assume the breadth as x meters

So, the length as (x + 5) meters

According to Question,

Perimeter of Rectangular plot = 142m

2(length + breadth) = 142 m

⇒ 2(x + 5 + x) = 142

⇒ 2x + 5 = 142 / 2

⇒ 2x + 5 = 71

⇒ 2x = 71 - 5

⇒ 2x = 66

⇒ x = 66 / 2

⇒ x = 33

Required Measurements -

Breadth = x = 33 m

Length = x + 5 = 33 + 5 = 38 m

Hence, the length and breadth of the rectangular plot are 38 meters and 33 meters respectively