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(Q) The length and breadth of a rectangular piece of fabric are in the ratio 7:4. The length of the fabric is 15 m more than that of the breadth. Find the area that this fabric would cover

A) 700 sq.m.
B) 658 sq.m.
C) 720 sq.m.
D) 685 sq.m.

View Answer A) 700 sq.m.

Explanation : Let the common factor be X
∴ Length = 7X and Breadth = 4X
Also, 4X+15m = 7X
∴ X = 5
∴ Area of Rectangular ground = Length x Breadth = 7X x 4X = 35 x 20 = 700 sq.m.

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