Question

The cost of ploughing a field at ₹ 16 per m² is ₹ 2464. ∴ The area of the field is ______.

Options

• 154 m²

• 308 m²

• 616 m²

• None of these

Answer 1

The cost of ploughing a field at ₹ 16 per m² is ₹ 2464. ∴ The area of the field is 154 m².

Explanation:

The cost of ploughing a field at ₹ 16 per m² is ₹ 2464.

To find the area of the field:

Area = `"Total cost"/("Rate per m"^2)`

= `2464/16`

= 154 m²

So, the area of the field is 154 m².