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QUADRATIC EQUATIONS

  • Word Problem based on Mango Grove

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800m2

1. Is it possible to design a rectangular mango grove whose length is twice its breadth, and the area is 800m2 ? If so, find its length and breadth.

Sol.

Let the breadth of mango grove = x m

∴ Length of mango grove

According to the given condition,

Area of rectangular mango grove = 800 m2

( ) ( )

=

800

2x2

=

800

x2

=

400

x

=

± 20

x

=

20

or x = - 20

But breath cannot be negative,

So neglecting x

=

-20, we get

x

=

20

and 2x =

2 × 20 = 40

Breadth of mango grove is 20 m and length of mango grove is 40m.

It is given that ……

In a comparative statement whatever comes later is taken as ‘x’

x

2x

=

2x m

Yes it is possible to design a rectangular mango grove whose length is twice its breadth and the area is 800m2

What we need to find ?

Area of a rectange = Length × Breadth

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