Question

    Anil has purchased two adjacent plots - one is in rectangular shape and the other is in square shape and combines them to make a single new plot. The breadth of the rectangular plot is equal to the side of the square plot and the cost of fencing the new plot is ₹390 means (₹5/m). What will be the side of the square when the length of the rectangular plot is 15m.

    A 16m Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 12m Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 52m Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 32m Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E none of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    ATQ, we can say that   Given the Length of rectangular plot is = 15m   Breadth of rectangular plot = side of square plot = 'p'   Now, 2(p + 15) + 2p = 390/5   2p + 30 + 2p = 78   4p = 48   p = 12m

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