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  1. The difference between the length and the perimeter of a rectangle is 100 cms. What is the breadth of the rectangle?

  2. A.
    80 cms
    B.
    60 cms
    C.
    100 cms
    D.
    Data Inadequate

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    Answer : Option D

    Explanation :

    Let the length of the rectangle be 'x' and breadth of the rectangle be 'y'

    According to the question:

    2(x + y) - x = 100

    2x + 2y - x = 100

    x + 2y = 100

    From this we cannot find 'y' (breadth), so the given data is inadequate.


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