The ratio between length and breadth of a rectangular plot is 5:3 & it's perimeter is 48m. What will be its area?
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Answer: 135 m²
Step-by-step explanation:
Length : Breadth = 5:3
Length = 5x , Breadth = 3x
Perimeter = 48 m
Perimeter = 2(l+b)
48 = 2(5x+3x)
48 = 2*8x
48 = 16x
x = 48/16 = 3
Length = 5*3 = 15 m
Breadth = 3*3 = 9 m
Area = Length * breadth = 15*9 = 135 m²
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