The figure is made up of 4 identical rectangles, Y, Z, A and B. The perimeter of rectangle Y is 126 cm.
- What is the breadth of rectangle Z?
- Find the area of rectangle A.
(a)
Rectangles Y, Z, A and B are identical.
Breadth of Rectangle Y = 1 u
Length of Rectangle Z = 2 u
Perimeter of Rectangle Y
= 1 u + 1 u + 2 u + 2 u
= 6 u
6 u = 126
1 u = 126 ÷ 6 = 21
Breadth of Rectangle Z = 21 cm
(b)
Length of Rectangle A
= 2 u
= 2 x 21
= 42 cm
Area of Rectangle A
= 42 x 21
= 882 cm
2 Answer(s): (a) 21 cm; (b) 882 cm
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