Question

A square ground has 2 meter wide path all around it. The total area of the ground and the path is 1225 square meters. What is the area of the ground alone ?

• A. 1024 m²
• B. 1156 m²
• C. 900 m²
• D. 961 m²

Answer 1

Answer:

D. 961 m²

$(x+4)^2=1225$

$(x+4)^2=35^2$

$x+4 = 35$

$x=35-4=31$

Area of the ground = $31^2=961m^2$