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    Question

    A rectangular park is 60 m long and 40 m wide. A path of

    uniform width 5 m is constructed inside the park along its boundary. Find the area of the path.
    A 770 sq m Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 900 sq m Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 447 sq m Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 335 sq m Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    ATQ, Outer area = 60 x 40 = 2400 sq m Inner rectangle dimensions: Length = 60 - 2 x 5 = 50 Breadth = 40 - 2 x 5 = 30 Inner area = 50 x 30 = 1500 sq m Area of path = 2400 - 1500 = 900 sq m Hence, the correct answer is 900 sq m.

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