Tfthe length of a rectangle is reduced by 50% and the breadth is incre

1.	Tfthe length of a rectangle is reduced by 50% and the breadth is increased by 25% it takes theshape of a square. Find the ratio of (i) the areas of the rectangle and the square, and(ii) the perimeters of the rectangle and the square.
Answer» If initial dimensions are l and b, then area = lbNow new dimensions are 1.5 l and 1.25 b , then are = 1.51.25lb = 1.875 l*bratio is 1:11:1.875 No

Tfthe length of a rectangle is reduced by 50% and the breadth is increased by 25% it takes theshape of a square. Find the ratio of (i) the areas of the rectangle and the square, and(ii) the perimeters of the rectangle and the square.

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If initial dimensions are l and b, then area = l*bNow new dimensions are 1.5 l and 1.25 b , then are = 1.5*1.25*l*b = 1.875 l*bratio is 1:11:1.875