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Question : The perimeter of a rectangle is 40 cm. If its breadth is 8 cm, then what is the difference between the length and breadth of this rectangle?

Option 1: 3 cm

Option 2: 4 cm

Option 3: 5 cm

Option 4: 6 cm


Team Careers360 15th Jan, 2024
Answer (1)
Team Careers360 21st Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 4 cm


Solution : Use :
The perimeter of a rectangle
P = 2 (L+ B), where
L = length, B = Breadth
Breadth is 8 cm and the perimeter is 40 cm
⇒ 40 = 2L + 2(8)
⇒ 40 = 2L + 16
⇒ 2L = 24
⇒ L = $\frac{24}{2}$ = 12
⇒ Difference = L− B =  12 − 8 = 4
Hence, the correct answer is 4 cm

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