Question

If the ratio of length to breadth of a rectangular field is 5:2 and the breadth is 240 m then find the length of the field.

• A. 350 m
• B. 600 m
• C. 550 m
• D. 1200 m

Answer 1

The correct option is B 600 m

Given the ratio of length and breadth is 5 : 2.

Let the length of the field be $x$ m.
So, 5 : 2 = $x$ m : 240 m
Where $x$ : 240 is an equivalent ratio of 5 : 2.
But, 240 = 2 $\times 120$
$\Rightarrow$ $x$ = 5 $\times 120$ = 600 $\therefore$ Length of the rectangular field = 600 m