SOLUTION: The ratio of length and breadth of a rectangle is 9 : 4 and the breadth is 50 cm less than length. Find the area of the rectangle.

Question 935317: The ratio of length and breadth of a rectangle is 9 : 4 and the breadth is 50 cm less than length. Find the area of the rectangle.
Answer by TimothyLamb(4379) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
L/w = 9/4
4L = 9w
w = L - 50
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4L = 9w
4L = 9(L - 50)
4L = 9L - 50*9
5L = 50*9
L = 10*9
L = 90 cm
w = 40 cm
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