Question

A rectangular paper, folded into two congruent parts, has a perimeter of 34 cm for each part when folded along one set of sides, and 38 cm when folded along the other set. What is the area of the paper (sq. cm)?

• A. 160
• B. 170
• C. 180
• D. 190
• E. 200

Hint:

Folding a paper of side $x$ and $y$ results in a new perimeter of $2(x/2 + y)$ or $2(x + y/2)$.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B