What is the perimeter of the rectangle whose area is 16 sq.cm and the length of one of its side is 8 cm?

2 cm

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10 cm

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Solution

The correct option is B 10 cm
Given,
Area of rectangle = 16 sq.cm
Length of the side of rectangle (l) = 8 cm

We know,
Area = $l \times b$
$⟹$ $16 = 8 \times b$
b = 2.
Perimeter of rectangle= l + b
= 8 + 2
= 10 cm.

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