A rectangular notice board has breadth cm and length cm

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Problem

A rectangular notice board has breadth xx cm and length (3x−4)(3x - 4) cm. The area of the board is 1120 cm². (i) Find the value of xx and hence determine the exact dimensions of the board in centimetres. (ii) Express these dimensions in metres correct to two decimal places. (iii) The board is to be edged with a decorative strip that costs Rs 15 per metre. Find the total cost of edging the board.

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