Multiple choice

The total cost of flooring a room at Rs. 8.50 per square metre is Rs. 1700. If the length of the room is 16 cm, find its breadth.

  1. 20 cm

  2. 12.5 cm

  3. 900 cm

  4. 15.2 cm

  5. -

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B Correct answer
Explanation

This is the correct answer. Total cost of flooring = Rs. 1700 Rate of flooring = Rs. 8.50 per m2 Area of the floor = Total cost/Rate per square metre = 1700/8.50 = 200 m2 Breadth of the room = Area/Length = 200/16 = 12.5 cm