Question

A rectangular ground 80 m × 50 m has a path 1 m wide outside around it. The area of the path is ______.

Options

• 264 m²

• 284 m²

• 400 m²

• 464 m²

Answer 1

A rectangular ground 80 m × 50 m has a path 1 m wide outside around it. The area of the path is 264 m².

Explanation:

Area of the ground without path = (80 × 50) m²

= 4000 m²

Area of the ground with path = (82 × 52) m²

= 4264 m²

Area of the path = (4264 – 4000) m²

= 264 m²