Aptitude - Area - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Area - General Questions (Q.No. 14)
14.
A rectangular field is to be fenced on three sides leaving a side of 20 feet uncovered. If the area of the field is 680 sq. feet, how many feet of fencing will be required?
34
40
68
88
Answer: Option
Explanation:

We have: l = 20 ft and lb = 680 sq. ft.

So, b = 34 ft.

Length of fencing = (l + 2b) = (20 + 68) ft = 88 ft.

Discussion:
18 comments Page 2 of 2.

Ram said:   1 decade ago
Here b=34 how it was come?

Satti said:   10 years ago
How come l + 2b?

Vamshi said:   9 years ago
Well explained, thanks @Amreen.

Shreya said:   7 years ago
Why it will be l+2b?

Because here is not mentioned that either length or breath which one has to be covered?

Vishnu koduri said:   6 years ago
He has considered 20 as Length because In a rectangle always LENGTH is larger than BREADTH.

Here, he has given 20. Let it be L or B.

Substitute in LxB = 680.

Whichever the value comes less that will be the breadth.

Vasundhara said:   1 decade ago
Why aren't we considering 2l as it is a rectangle having four side?

Milap said:   1 decade ago
What is meaning of fencing ?

Rajagopal said:   1 decade ago
It need not be l+2b. It can also be 2l+b (as they have mentioned only as 3 sides).


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