Problem: The area of a rectangular plot is 323 square meters. Its perimeter is 72 meters. Find the length and breadth of the plot.
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Correct Answer: W = 19 and L = 17
Explanation:
Let, length = L and Breadth = W
According to question,
2(L + W) = 72
L + W = 36
L = 36 — W………..(i)
And LW = 323
(36 — W)W = 323 [Putting the value of ‘L’]W²—36W+323 =0
W²-2x Wx 18+(18)²— 1 =0 (w — 18)²— 1 = 0
(W— 13)² = 1
(W-18)² = ($\pm$1)²
W- 18 = 1
W= 1 + 18
W = 19
Putting the value of W in equation (1) we getL = 36 – W
L = 36 – 19
L = 17.