The perimeter of a rectangle is 48 m and its length is 14 m. What is its area?

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The perimeter of a rectangle is 48 m and its length is 14 m. What is its area?

  1. 98 m²
  2. 140 m²
  3. 182 m²
  4. 168 m²
Answer and solution

Correct answer: B) 140 m²

Breadth = 48/2 − 14 = 10 m; area = 14 × 10 = 140 m².

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