Given that, l = 2b [Here l = length and b = breadth]Decrease in length = Half of the 10 cm = 10/2 = 5 cmIncrease in breadth = Half of the 10 cm = 10/2 = 5 cm Increase in the area = (70 + 5) = 75 sq cm According to the question, (l - 5) (b + 5) = lb + 75 ? (2b - 5) (b + 5) = 2b2 + 75 [since l = 2b]? 5b - 25 = 75 ? 5b = 100? b = 100/ 5 = 20? l = 2b = 2 x 20 = 40 cm