A circle and a rectangle have the same perimeter. The sidesof the rectangle are 18 cm and 26 cm. What will be the areaof the circle?

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1. perimeter of rectangle = 2(l+b)
   given l abd b as 18 cm and 26 cm
   therefore perimeter of rectangle = 2(44)
   perimeter of circle = 2*pi*r
   given 2*pi*r=2(l+B)
   i.e, 2*(22/7)*r= 2(44)
   (22/7)*r=44
   r=14 cms
   area of the circle = pi*r*r
   =(22/7)*14*14
   =616 sqcm is the answer

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