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The length and breadth of a rectangle are in the ratio 3 : 2 respectively. If both the length and breadth are extended by 1 m, the ratio of length to breadth becomes 10 : 7. Find the area of the original rectangle in square metres.

A

23 `m^(2)`

B

11 `m^(2)`

C

54 `m^(2)`

D

10 `m^(2)`

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