In a rectangle, if the length is increased by 3 metres and breadth is decreased by 4 metres, the area of the rectangle is reduced by 67 square metres. If length is reduced by 1 metre and breadth is increased by 4 metres, the area is increased by 89 sq. metres. Find the dimensions of the rectangle.

Area of a rectangle = l × b


Given, if the length is increased by 3 metres and breadth is decreased by 4 metres, the area of the rectangle is reduced by 67 square metres. If length is reduced by 1 metre and breadth is increased by 4 metres, the area is increased by 89 sq. metres.


(l + 3)(b – 4) = lb – 67


3b – 4l = -55 ------ (1)


Also, (l – 1)(b + 4) = lb + 89


4l – b = 93 ------- (2)


Adding (1) and (2), we get


2 b = 38


b = 19


Thus, 4l – 19 = 93


l = 28m


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