Mensuration · Question 8 · Medium
A garden 30 m long and 20 m wide has a path 2 m wide running all around it on the outside. What is the area of the path?
- 200 m²
- 100 m²
- 216 m²
- 232 m²
Answer and explanation
Answer: C. 216 m²
Explanation: Outer dimensions = 34 m × 24 m = 816 m². Garden = 600 m². Path = 816 − 600 = 216 m².
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