Multiple choice

If the remaining area of the showroom is to be carpeted at the rate of Rs. 140 per sq. m, how much will be the increment in the total cost of renovation of the car showroom?

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The premises of a car showroom are to be renovated. The renovation is in terms of flooring certain areas which are to be floored with marble or granite. All rooms/reception and pantry are rectangular. The area to be renovated comprises of a reception area for customers measuring 33 m by 39 m, General Manager’s room measuring 23 m by 27 m, a pantry measuring 38 m by 36 m, a service desk measuring 31 m by 23 m and a display area measuring 39 m by 31 m. The total area of the car showroom is 6000 sq. m. The cost of granite flooring is Rs. 240/sq. m and the cost of the marble flooring is Rs. 280/sq. m. The display area, service desk and pantry are to be floored with marble. The General Manager’s room and the reception area are to be floored with granite. No other area is to be renovated in terms of flooring.

  1. Rs. 840000

  2. Rs. 1266840

  3. Rs. 727720

  4. Rs. 112208

  5. Rs. 112280

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Explanation

Remaining area of the showroom = Total area of the showroom - Total area to be renovated = 6000 sq. m - total areas of [Display room + Service Desk + Pantry + General Manager's room + Reception]. = 6000 sq. m - [39m x 31m + 31m x 23m + 38m x 36m + 23m x 27m + 33m x 39m] = 6000 sq. m - 5198 sq. m = 802 sq. m The cost of carpeting the remaining area = Remaining area of the showroom x Cost of carpet at Rs. 140 per sq. m = 802 sq. m x Rs. 140 = Rs. 112280 Therefore, the increment in the total cost of renovation will be Rs. 112280.