The ratio between the perimeter and the breadth of a rectangle is 5 : 1. If the area of the rectangle is 216 sq. cm, what is the length of the rectangle?

• A. 24 cm
• B. Data inadequate
• C. 18 cm
• D. None of these

Answer: (C)

2(l + b) = 5 b 1 ⟹ 2l + 2b = 5b ⟹ 3b = 2l b = 2 l 3 Then, Area = 216 cm2 ⟹ l x b = 216 ⟹l x 2 l = 216 3 ⟹ l2 = 324 ⟹ l = 18 cm