general math MCQ #1083

A rectangle has 15 cm as its length and 150 cm2 as its area. Its area is increased to 1 1/3 times the original area by increasing only its length its new perimeter is:_________?

general math MCQ #1083

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A rectangle has 15 cm as its length and 150 cm2 as its area. Its area is increased to 1 1/3 times the original area by increasing only its length its new perimeter is:_________?

    • A) 50 cm
    • B) 60 cm
    • C) 70 cm
    • D) 80 cm

    Answer: 60 cm

    Explanation: Original area = 150 cm²; new area = 150 × 4/3 = 200 cm²; new length = 200/10 = 20 cm; perimeter = 2(20 + 10) = 60 cm.