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The length and breadth of a rectangle are in the ratio 5 : 3. if the length is 250 m, find the breadth.

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Answer:let breadth=x

5:3=250:x

5/3=250/x

By cross multiplication

5*x=250*3

5x=750

x=750/5dividing 5 on both sides

X=150m

Explanation:

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