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GCE Mathematics 2022 Objective — Question 26

Question 26 of 50 from the General Certificate of Education (GCE) Mathematics 2022 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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The length of a rectangle is 10m. If its perimeter is 28cm, find the area.

  • A. 30cm^2
  • B. 40cm^2Correct
  • C. 60cm^2
  • D. 80cm^2

Explanation

Perimeter = 2(L+B): 28 = 2(10+B), so 14=10+B, B=4cm. Area = L x B = 10 x 4 = 40cm^2.

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