The length of a rectangle is twice its breadth. If its length is decreased by 5 cm and the breadth is increased by 5 cm, the area of the rectangle is increased by 75 cm 2 . Therefore , the length of the rectangle is?

• A. 30 cm
• B. 40 cm
• C. 20 cm
• D. 50 cm

Answer: (B)

Let breadth = b, length = 2b? Area of rectangle = 2b x b = 2b2As per question. ? (2b - 5 ) (b + 5 ) = 2b2 + 75? 5b = 75 + 25? 5b = 100? b = 100 / 5 = 20Hence, length of the rectangle =2b = 2 x 20 = 40 cm.