Question

If rectangle $A$ has length as $8$ cm and breadth as $5$ cm, and rectangle $B$ has length as $10$ cm and breadth as $4$ cm, find which rectangle has a larger area?

• A. Rectangle $A$
• B. Rectangle $B$
• C. Both the rectangles have equal area
• D. Cannot be compared

Answer 1

The correct option is C Both the rectangles have equal area

For rectangle $A$:

Length of rectangle $=8$ cm
Breadth of rectangle $=5$ cm

Area of rectangle $=Length\times Breadth$
$=8cm\times 5cm$
$=40c{m}^2$

The area of rectangle $A$ is $40c{m}^2$.

For rectangle $B$:

Length of rectangle $=10$cm
Breadth of rectangle $=4$cm

Area of rectangle $=Length\times Breadth$
$=10cm\times 4cm$
$=40c{m}^2$

The area of rectangle $B$ is $40c{m}^2$.

The area of the both the rectangles $A$ and $B$ is $40c{m}^2$. This implies that both the rectangles have equal area.

Therefore, option (c.) is the correct answer.