Subject

    Quantitative Aptitude

    Topic

    Areas & Volumes

    The length of a rectangular plot is 20 metres more than its breadth. If the cost of fencing the plot @ 26.50 per metre is Rs. 5300, what is the length of the plot in metres?

    ক)
    40
    খ)
    20
    গ)
    30
    ঘ)
    none of these

    Explanation

    Let breadth = x metres. Then, length = (x + 20) metres. Perimeter =5300/23.50 2[(x + 20) + x] = 200 2x + 20 = 100 2x = 80 x = 40. Hence, length = x + 20 = 60 m.

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