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Question

When the length and width of a rectangle are increased by 5 cm each, its area increases by 100 cm2. However, if the length of the rectangle is increased by 1 cm and its breadth is decreased by 1 cm, then the area of the rectangle decreases by 6 cm2.

What is the original area of the rectangle?


A

50 cm2

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100 cm2

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C

150 cm2

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D

200 cm2

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Solution

The correct option is A

50 cm2



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