Equations And Inequalities Question 1

Question: The length of a rectangle is three times the breadth. If the minimum perimeter of the rectangle is 160 cm, then what can you say about breadth?

Options:

A) $ breadth = 20 $

B) $ breadth\le 20 $

C) $ breadth\ge 20 $

D) $ breadth\ne 20 $

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

  • [c] If x cm is the breadth, then $ 2(3x+x)\ge 160\Rightarrow x\ge 20 $