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    The length and breadth of a rectangle are in the ratio 2 : 1. The numerical values of the perimeter and the area of the rectangle are in the ratio 3 :
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    The length and breadth of a rectangle are in the ratio 2 : 1. The numerical values of the perimeter and the area of the rectangle are in the ratio 3 : 4. Find the length of the rectangle.

    A.

    16 units

    B.

    4 units

    C.

    6 units

    D.

    8 units

    Correct option is D

    Given:
    - Ratio of length to breadth = 2 : 1
    - Ratio of perimeter to area = 3 : 4

    Formula Used:

    Perimeter of rectangle = 2 × (Length + Breadth)
    Area of rectangle = Length × Breadth

    Solution:

    Let the length be 2x and the breadth be x.
    Step 1: Perimeter = 2 × (2x + x) = 6x
    Step 2: Area = 2x × x = 2x²
    Step 3: According to the given condition, the ratio of perimeter to area is 3:4:
    (Perimeter) / (Area) = 3/4
    => 6x / 2x² = 3/4
    => 24x = 6x²
    => x = 4
    Step 4: Length = 2x = 2 × 4 = 8
    Therefore, the length of the rectangle is 8 units.

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