the perimeter of the rectangle is 70cm. it's length exceeds its breath by 5cm. then find the length and breadth of the rectangle
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Let the breadth of the rectangle be x cm.
According to the question,
Length =(x+5)cm.
Perimeter of rectangle =2(length+breadth)
2[(x+5)+x]cm
2(2x+5)cm
Now, 2(2x+5)=70
2x+5=35
2x=35-5
2x=30
x=15
Hence,breadth of the rectangle is 15cm and length is (15+5)cm=20cm.
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