Mathematics
WAEC 2010
What is the length of a rectangular garden whose perimeter is 32cm and area 39cm
2?
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A.
25cm
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B.
18cm
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C.
13cm
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D.
9cm
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation
perimeter = 2(l + b) = 32
l + b = \(\frac{32}{2}\)
l + b = 16
b = 16 - 1.......(1)
Area = l + b = 39
lb = 39 .....(2)
put (1) into (2)
l(16 - 1) = 39
16l - l2 = 39
l2 = 13l - 3l + 39 = 0
l(l - 13) - 3(1 - 13) = 0
(l - 3)(l + 130 = 0
l - 3 = 0 or l - 13 = 0
l = 3cm or l = 13cm; The length in 13cm
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