The perimeter of a rectangular swimming pool is 156m. If its length is 2m more than its breadth. What are the length and breadth of the pool? *
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The perimeter of a rectangular swimming pool is 156m. If its length is 2m more than its breadth. What are the length and breadth of the pool? *
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Step-by-step explanation:
Let the breadth be 'x'
Length = 2 + 2x
Now perimeter of a rectangle = 2(l + b)
2(l + b) = 154
2 ( 2 + 2x + x) = 154
2 ( 2 + 3x) = 154
2 + 3x = 77
3x = 75
x = 25 m
Required breadth = 25 m
Length = 2 + 2 x 25 = 52 m