How many metres of carpet 63 cm wide will be required to cover the floor of a room 14 m by 9 m? · ABC26GN4326
Subject: General Aptitude · Chapter: Area · Exam: R.R.B. 2008
How many metres of carpet 63 cm wide will be required to cover the floor of a room 14 m by 9 m?
(a)185 m
(b)200 m
(c)210 m
(d)220 m
Answer
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Explanation
Area of the floor $=(14 \times 9) \mathrm{m}^{2}=126 \mathrm{m}^{2}$. ∴ Length of the carpet $=\left(\frac{126}{63} \times 100\right) \mathrm{m}=200 \mathrm{m}$