Question

What would be the cost of lying carpet on a floor which has length and breadth in the respective ratio of 32:21 and perimeter 212 feet, if the cost per square foot of lying carpet is Red. 2.5

Answer 1

Hi it is given that length and breadth are in ratio32:31

I e 32x+31x=212(given)

63x=212

X=212/63=3.365

32(3.365)*31(3.365)=11232.64(l*b)(area of rectangle)

For 1sq cost =2.5

For 11232.64 cost =@

@=11232.64*2.5=28081.598rupees