- A11 m × 7 m
- B10 m × 6 m
- C14 m × 10 m
- D12 m × 8 m
Step-by-Step Solution
The path adds 1 m on both ends of each side: length m, breadth m. (11 m × 7 m adds the width only once.)
Answer: D) 12 m × 8 m
A lawn is 10 m long and 6 m wide. A path 1 m wide runs around it on the outside. What are the length and breadth of the outer rectangle?
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