If the length of a rectangle decreases by 5 m and breadth increases by 3 m, then its area reduces 9 sq m. If length and breadth of this rectangle increased by 3 m and 2 m respectively, then its area increased by 67 sq m. What is the length of rectangle?

A) 9 m

B) 15.6 m

C) 17 m

D) 18.5 m

Correct answer:
C) 17 m

Description for Correct answer:

Let length and breadth of a rectangle is x and y. Then, as per first condition,

(x-5)(y+3)=xy-9

=> xy-5y+3x-15=xy-9

=> 3x-5y=6 .....(i)

As per second condition,

(x+3)(y+2)=xy+67

=> xy+3y+2x+6=xy+67

=> 2x + 3y = 61 .....(ii)

On multiplying Eq. (i) by 3 and Eq. (ii) by 5 then adding, we get

9x - 15y = 18
10x + 15y = 305
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=> 19x = 323

=> x = \( \Large \frac{323}{19} \)=17

Hence, the length of rectangle is 17 m



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