Question

A rectangular plot of lawn of length and width respectively x and y metres is surrounded by a pathway of 2 metres width. The total area of pathway is:

  1. 2x + 2y + 4
  2. 2x + 2y + 8
  3. 4x + 4y + 8
  4. 4x + 4y+ 16

Answer:

Option A: 2x + 2y + 4

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “2x + 2y + 4”.

The correct answer is: (1) 2x+2y+4