The perimeter of a rectangular swimming pool is 154 meters. Its length is 2m more than twice its breadth. What are the length and the breadth of the pool?
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Let breadth = x
Length = 2+2x
Perimeter = 2(l+b)
154 = 2(2+2x+x)
154 = 2(2+3x)
154 = 4+6x
154-4 = 6x
150 = 6x
150/6 = x
25 = x
Breadth = 25 meters
Length = 2+2*25
= 2+50
= 52 meters
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