Question

A path 3m wide runs along the inside of a rectangular garden 150m and breadth 120m.Find the area of the path,

Answer 1

150-3+3=144 it's the length
120-3+3=114 breadth
144×114=16416area of inner rectangle

150 ×120=18000 area of outer rectangle

18000-16416=1584m×m

Answer 2

Answer:

1548 sq. m

Step-by-step explanation:

Area of outeer rectangle= 150*120= 18000 sq. m

Length of inner rectangle = 150-6=144

Breadth of inner rectangle= 120-6=114

Area of inner rectangle= 144*114= 16416 sq. m

Area of path= 18000-16416=1584 sq. m