Let the length of the rectangle = x m. Breadth = x + 8 m Perimeter = 2 (l + b) ⇒ 2(x + x + 8) = 180 2(2x + 8) = 180 4x +16 = 180 4x = 180 −16 4x = 164 x =
164
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= 41 Length = 41 m Breadth = 41 + 8 = 49 m Area = l × b = 41 × 49 = 2,009 square meters