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The length and the breadth of a rectangle are in the ratio 12: 5. if the length of the rectangle is 48 cm , then the breadth of the rectangle is _____

A

20 cm

B

30 cm

C

40 cm

D

50 cm

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The correct Answer is:
A
12 : 5 = 48 : x
` 12/5 = 48/x`
` x = 48/12 xx 5`
`x = 4xx 5`
x = 20 cm
Hence, the correct option is (a)
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