- A16 m
- B4 m
- C2 m
- D1 m
Step-by-Step Solution
Inner side = 144 ÷ 4 = 36 m. The path takes 40 − 36 = 4 m in total, i.e. 2 m from each side.
Answer: C) 2 m
A square garden has side 40 m. A path along the inside of its boundary leaves an inner grass square with perimeter 144 m. How wide is the path?
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