The rectangle is divided into four parts G, H, J and K. The ratio of Part G to Part H is 9 : 1 and the ratio of Part H to Part J is 3 : 1.
- Find the ratio of Part G to Part H to Part J.
- Given that Part K is 87 m2 , find the area of the rectangle.
(a)
G |
H |
J |
K |
9x3 |
1x3 |
|
|
|
3x1 |
1x1 |
|
27 u |
3 u |
1 u |
87 m2 |
Part H is the repeated identity.
LCM of 1 and 3 = 3
Part G : Part H : Part J = 27 : 3 : 1
(b)
Part G + Part H = Half of the rectangle
Part J + Part K = Half of the rectangle
Part G + Part H and Part J + Part K are equal.
Part G + Part H = Part J + Part K
27 u + 3 u = 1 u + 87
27 u + 3 u - 1 u = 87
29 u = 87
1 u = 87 ÷ 29 = 3
Area of the rectangle
= 2 x (1 u + 87)
= 2 x (1 x 3 + 87)
= 2 x (3 + 87)
= 2 x 90
= 180 m
2 Answer(s): (a) 27 : 3 : 1; (b) 180 m
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