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If the length of a rectangle is increased by 3 metres and the breadth is increased by 2 metres, its area will increase by 67 sq. metres. If its length is decreased by 5 metres and breadth is increased by 3 meters, its area will decrease by 9 sq. metres. find the area of the rectangle (in sq. metres).

A

150

B

153

C

162

D

154

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