- A22 m
- B16 m
- C18 m
- D24 m
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The path takes 2 m from each side: m. (18 m takes it away from one side only.)
Answer: B) 16 m
A square garden has side 20 m. A path 2 m wide runs along the inside of its boundary. What is the side of the inner square left for plants?
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