Step-by-step explanation:
Let the increase in the size of the length and breath be 'x'.
The area of the rectangle = 12in × 8in
=96 in²
From the question,
(12+x)(8+x)=96×2 in²
or, 96+12x+8x+x²= 192
or, x²+20x+96-192=0
or, x²+20x-96=0
or, x²+24x-4x-96=0
or, x(x+24)-4(x+24)=0
or, (x-4)(x+24)=0
Either, Or,
x-4=0 x+24=0
Therefore, or, x= –24 (Which is impossible)
x=4
So the new dimensions are 12+4=16 inch and 8+4=12 inch.
