The ratio between length and breadth of a rectangle is 3 : 2. If area of the rectangle is 96 cm2, then length of the rectangle is
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
Ratio between length and breadth of a rectangle is 3 : 2
Let the sides be 3x and 2x
Area of the rectangle is 96 cm2
3x*2x = 96
$6x^2 = 96$
$x^2 = 16$
x = 4
Length = 3*4 = 12
The correct answer is Option (2) → 12 cm