The perimeter of rectangle is 240cm. If its length is decreased by 10%and its breath is increased by 20%,we get same perimeter. Find the length and breath of the rectangle
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Step-by-step explanation:
given, perimeter of rectangle = 240 cm
Let length of rectangle is L and breadth is B.
perimeter of rectangle = 2(length + breadth)
240cm = 2(L + B)
or, 120 = L + B
L + B = 120 ..........(1)
a/c to question,
length is decreased by 10% .
so, new length of rectangle = L - 10% of L
= L - L/10 = 0.9L
breadth of rectangle is increased by 20%
so, new breadth of rectangle = B + 20% B
= B + 20B/100 = 1.2B
now, new perimeter of rectangle = 2(0.9L + 1.2B)
but according to question,
initial perimeter of rectangle = final perimeter of rectangle
so, 240 = 2(0.9L + 1.2B)
0.9L + 1.2B = 120.........(2)
from equations (1) and (2),
multiplying 5 with equation (2) - 6 with equation (1)
5(0.9L + 1.2B) - 6(L + B) = 5 × 120 - 6 × 120
4.5 L - 6L = -120
-1.5L = -120
L = 80m and breadth = 120 - L = 40m
hence, length of rectangle = 80m
breadth of rectangle = 40m
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