The area of a triangular plot having sides 12 m, 35 m and 37 m is equal to the area of a rectangular field whose sides are in the ratio 7 : 3. The perimeter (in m) of the field is:
Perimeter of triangular plot = 12 + 35 + 37 = 84 m
Half of the perimeter = s = 42 m
Area of the triangular plot = $$\sqrt{42\left(42-12\right)\left(42-35\right)\left(42-37\right)}$$
= $$\sqrt{42\left(30\right)\left(7\right)\left(5\right)}$$
= 210 cm$$^2$$
The area of a triangular plot is equal to the area of a rectangular field.
Area of a rectangular field = 210 cm$$^2$$
Sides of rectangular filed are in the ratio 7:3.
Let the sides of the rectangular field are 7p and 3p respectively.
7p x 3p = 210
p$$^2$$ = 10
p = $$\sqrt{10}$$
Perimeter of the rectangular field = 2(7p + 3p)
= 20p
= 20$$\sqrt{10}$$ cm
Hence, the correct answer is Option A
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