SSC GD 2024 PYQ — Question 48

SSC GD Const (English) - 29 Feb 2024 - Shift 1 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q48

The perimeter of a rectangle is 22 cm and the length is 1 cm. What is the area of the rectangle?

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 3 i.e. 10 cm².

The perimeter of rectangle = 2(length + breadth)

⇒ 22 = 2(1 + breadth)

⇒ 11 = 1 + breadth

⇒ Breadth = 10 cm

Area of the rectangle = length × breadth

⇒ Area = 1 × 10

⇒ Area = 10 cm2