A rectangular parking space is marked out by painting three of its sides. If the length of the unpainted side… · ABC26GN4301
Subject: General Aptitude · Chapter: Area
A rectangular parking space is marked out by painting three of its sides. If the length of the unpainted side is 9 feet, and the sum of the lengths of the painted sides is 37 feet, then what is the area of the parking space in square feet?
(a)46
(b)81
(c)126
(d)252
Answer
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Explanation
Clearly, we have : $l=9$ and $l+2 b=37$ or $b=14$. ∴ Area $=(l \times b)=(9 \times 14)$ sq. ft. $=126$ sq. ft.
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