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    Question

    A rectangular park is 60 m long and 40 m wide. A uniform

    path of width 2 m is constructed inside the park along its boundary. Find the area of the path.
    A 285 m² Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 384 m² Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 345 m² Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 420 m² Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    ATQ, Outer area = 6040 = 2400 Inner rectangle dimensions: Length = 60 - 22 = 56 Width = 40 - 22 = 36 Inner area = 5636 5636 = 56(30 + 6) = 1680 + 336 = 2016 Area of path = 2400 - 2016 = 384 m²

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