Question

The perimeter of a rectangle is 26 cm. If its length is 3 cm more than its breadth, find the dimensions of the rectangle.

Answer 1

Let breadth be x cm.

Length = x+3 cm

Perimeter of rectangle = 26 cm

$2(l+b)=26$

$x+3+x=13$

$2x=10$

$x=5$

Therefore,

Breadth = 5 cm

Length = 8 cm