Is it possible to design a rectangular park of perimeter and area ? If so, find its length and breadth.
Yes, it is possible to design such a rectangular park. The length and breadth are both 20 m.
Let the length be m and breadth be m.
Given: Perimeter = m and Area = m²
From perimeter:
Therefore, , which gives ... (1)
From area:
Substituting (1) in (2):
To check if real roots exist, we find the discriminant:
Since the discriminant equals 0, the quadratic equation has two equal real roots. Therefore, it is possible to design such a park.
Solving :
From (1): m
Verification: Perimeter = m and Area = m²
Thus, the park is a square with both length and breadth equal to 20 m.
Explanation
This problem from Exercise 4.3 tests students' ability to formulate quadratic equations from word problems and determine if solutions exist using the discriminant. The context shows similar problems (like Question 3 about the mango grove and Example 8 about the pole) where checking the discriminant determines feasibility.
When discriminant , equal real roots exist, making the solution possible. The park turns out to be a square since both dimensions are equal.
Solution Steps
Step 1: Form equations from given conditions: and
Step 2: Substitute into area equation to get quadratic:
Step 3: Calculate discriminant:
Step 4: Since discriminant , real roots exist; solve to get m
Step 5: Find m and verify both conditions