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To find: The least possible dimension of the rectangle.
Answer to Problem 20P
The least possible dimension of the rectangle is 6.66 cm2 and 16.66 cm2
Explanation of Solution
Given,
Let x is the width of the rectangle and x +10 is the length of the rectangle.
Calculation:
Now, it is increased by 3 cm.
So,
x +3 is the width of the rectangle and x +13 is the length of the rectangle.
According to the question, the required equation is,
Consider the positive value.
Solve further as,
The width is calculated as,
The length is calculated as,
Thus, the least possible dimension of the rectangle is 6.66 cm2 and 16.66 cm2
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