Question:
The perimeter of a rectangular plot of land is 80 m and its breadth is 16 m. Find the length and area of the plot.
Solution:
As, perimeter $=80 \mathrm{~m}$
$\Rightarrow 2($ length $+$ breadth $)=80$
$\Rightarrow 2($ length $+16)=80$
$\Rightarrow 2 \times$ length $+32=80$
$\Rightarrow 2 \times$ length $=80-32$
$\Rightarrow$ length $=\frac{48}{2}$
$\therefore$ length $=24 \mathrm{~m}$
Now, the area of the plot $=$ length $\times$ breadth
$=24 \times 16$
$=384 \mathrm{~m}^{2}$
So, the length of the plot is 24 m and its area is 384 m2.