Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Quantitative Reasoning

Topic

Mensuration: 2D

Question:

What is the area (in sq cm) of a rectangle of perimeter 56 cm and breadth 22 cm?

Options:

122 cm2

132 cm2

136 cm2

162 cm2

Correct Answer:

132 cm2

Explanation:

Perimeter of rectangle = 2 (l + b)

56 = 2 (l + 22)

l = \(\frac{56}{2}\) – 22 = 6 cm.

area = l × b = 6 × 22 = 132 cm2