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Question
The length of a rectangular plot of land is 50 m and its width is 30 m. A triple fence has to be put along its edges. If the wire costs 60 rupees per metre, what will be the total cost of the wire needed for the fence?
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Solution
Perimeter of a rectangular plot
= 2 x length + 2 x breadth
= 2 x 50 + 2 x 30
= 100 + 60
= 160 m
For a triple fence, wire needed
= 3 x 160
= 480 m
Cost of the wire needed
= wire needed x rate
= 480 x 60
= 28800 rupees
∴ The total cost of the wire needed for the fence is ₹ 28,800.
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