SSC CHSL 2020 PYQ — Question 61

SSC CHSL - 17th October 2020 - Shift 2 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q61

The length and breadth of a rectangle are in the ratio 5 : 3. If the length is 8 m more than the breadth, what is the area of the rectangle?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e 240 m2

Understanding

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Application

The ratio of the length and breadth = 5 : 3

And the length is 8m long than breadth

So

2 unit = 8 m

Length = 5 × 4 = 20 m

and breadth = 3 × 4 = 12 m

Now

Area of the rectangle = 20 × 12

= 240 m2