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A rectangle becomes a square when its length and breadth are reduced by 10 m and 5 m, respectively. During this process, the rectangle loses 650 m2 of area. What is the area of the original rectangle in square meters?

Options

A

1125

B

2250

C

2924

D

4500

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Correct Answer :

Option B

2250

2250

Solution :

The correct option is 2250.

To find the area of the original rectangle, we can set up system equations based on the relationships given in the problem statement.

Let L represent the length of the original rectangle in meters, and let B represent its breadth in meters.

The original area of the rectangle is given by:
Original Area=L×B

Step 1: Set up the equation for the square.
When the length is reduced by 10 m, it becomes L-10.
When the breadth is reduced by 5 m, it becomes B-5.
Since these new dimensions form a square, they must be equal to each other:
L-10=B-5

Rearranging this equation gives:
L=B+5 (Equation 1)

Step 2: Set up the equation for the change in area.
The new area of the square is:
New Area=(L-10)(B-5)

We are told that the rectangle loses 650 m2 of area during this process. Therefore:
Original Area-New Area=650

Substituting the area expressions into the equation:
LB-(L-10)(B-5)=650

Expand the product on the left-hand side:
LB-(LB-5L-10B+50)=650

Simplify the equation by canceling LB and distributing the negative sign:
5L+10B-50=650

Add 50 to both sides of the equation:
5L+10B=700

Divide the entire equation by 5 to simplify:
L+2B=140 (Equation 2)

Step 3: Solve the system of equations.
Substitute the expression for L from Equation 1 into Equation 2:
(B+5)+2B=140

Combine like terms:
3B+5=140

Subtract 5 from both sides:
3B=135

Divide by 3:
B=45 m

Now, find L using Equation 1:
L=45+5=50 m

Step 4: Calculate the original area.
Using the original length and breadth, the area is:
Original Area=50×45=2250 m2

Thus, the area of the original rectangle is 2250 square meters.

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