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A rectangular hall is 20 m long and 15 m wide.
A carpet covers only the central part, leaving a 1 m wide border bare all around.
What is the area of the carpeted central part?

Class 6Area of Rectangles and SquaresMensuration
  • A209
  • B468
  • C234
  • D259

Step-by-Step Solution

A 1 m border all around removes 2 m from each dimension. Carpet length = 20 - 2 = 18 m, width = 15 - 2 = 13 m. Carpet area = sq m.
Answer: C) 234

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