The area of a rectangular plot is 23 times its breadth. If the difference between the length and the breadth is 10 metres, what is its breadth? Choose the correct choice from the following answers:
A) 13 metres
B) 5 metres
C) 7.5 metres
D) Data inadequate
E) None of these
L × B = 23 × B   ∴ L = 23 m   and L – B = 10   ∴ B = 23 – 10 = 13 m   13 metresnswer 13 metres
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The area of a rectangular plot is 23 times its breadth. If the difference between the length and the breadth is 10 metres, what is its breadth?