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  1. The difference between the length and breadth of a rectangle is 23 m. If its perimeter is 206 m, then its area is:

  2. A.

    1520 m2

    B.

    2420 m2

    C.

    2480 m2

    D.

    2520 m2

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    Answer : Option D

    Explanation :

    We have: (l - b) = 23 and 2(l + b) = 206 or (l + b) = 103.

     

    Solving the two equations, we get: l = 63 and b = 40.

     

     Area = (l x b) = (63 x 40) m2 = 2520 m2.


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