Question

A rectangular plot 85 m long and 60 m broad is to be covered with grass leaving 5 m all around. Find the area to be laid with grass. 

Answer 1

Length of the laid with grass = 85 - 5 - 5 = 75 m

Width of the laid with grass = 60 - 5 - 5 = 50 m

Hence, the area of the laid with grass is given by

A = 75 × 50

= 3750 sq.m