WAEC Mathematics 2024 Question 20

Question 20

Ratio, Percentages and Rates

A piece of rod of length 44 m is cut to form a rectangular shape such that the ratio of the length to the breadth is 7 : 4. Find the breadth.

  1. A.8 m
  2. B.14 m
  3. C.16 m
  4. D.24 m
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (8 m)

Explanation

The perimeter is 44 m, so length + breadth = 22 m. Breadth = 4/11 × 22 = 8 m.