Question

the length of a rectangular plot exceeds its breadth by 5 meters. if the perimeter of the plot is 142 meters, find the length and breadth of the plot..... how to do it

Answer 1

Let breadth be x m

Length = 5x m

Perimeter= 142 m

2(l+b) = 142

5x + x= 142/2

6x= 71

x= 71/6

x= 11.83

Breadth = 11.83 m

Length = 5 ×11.83 = 59.15m.