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if the length of a rectangle is 3 times of its breadth and perimeter is 96 cm find the length and breadth of the rectangle​

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Length=36 cm

Breadth/width=12cm

So the rectangle is 3x by x

We are given the perimeter, so well solve with that.

All four sides equal 3x+x+3x+x=8x

So 8x=96

When we solve for x, we get x=12

Since x=12, we know this is the breadth.

We know 3 times this is the length so:

12x3=36!

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