2 metres broad pathway is to be constructed around a rectangular plot on the inside. The area of the plots is 96 sq.m. The rate of construction is Rs. 50 per square metre. Find the total cost of the construction?

A 20

B 30

C  40

D data is inadequate

Solution

Correct Answer: Option D

Given lb =96

Area of pathway = [(l-4)(b-4)-lb] = 16-4(l+b)

Which cannot be determined. so, data is inadequate.

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