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The area of a rectangle is thrice that of a square. The length of the rectangle is 20 cm and the breadth of the rectangle is $$\frac{3}{2}$$ times that of the side of the square. The side of the square, (in cm) is

A. 10

B. 20

C. 30

D. 60

Answer: Option A

Solution (By Examveda Team)

Let the side of square = a cm
According to the question,
$$l$$ × b = 3a2
20 × $$\frac{3}{2}$$ = 3a2
a = 10 cm

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