Question:The length of a rectangle plot of land is `2 1/2` times its breadth.If the area of the plot is 1000 sq. metres, What is the length of the plot in metres ?
A 20
B 25
C 30
D 50
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+ Answer
D
+ ExplanationLet the length of the plot be x metres
Breadth` = 2/5 x`
`:. x xx 2/5 x = 1000 => x^2`
`= (1000 xx 5/2)`
`= 2500 => x = 50`
:. Length = 50 m.