Question

The area of a square field is 36m2. A path of uniform width is laid around and outside of it. If the area of the path is 28m2, then find the width of the path (in m).
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Answer 1

Answer:

the width of the path is 1 m.

Step-by-step explanation:

Area of square field=36 m²

The area of the path=28 m²

∴the area of outer square =36+28=64 m²

Side of the outer square=8 m

Let x be the width of the path

     ⇒6+2 x=8

     ⇒2 x=8-6

     ⇒2 x=2

     ⇒x=1

∴the width of the path is 1 m.