A rectangular garden 40 m long and 25 m wide has a path 2.5 m wide running all round it on the outside. What is the area of the path?
Correct answer C. 350 sq m
Explanation
Outer dimensions = 45 m x 30 m = 1350 sq m. Path area = 1350 - (40 x 25) = 1350 - 1000 = 350 sq m.
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