The cost of carpeting a room 15 meters long with a carpet 75 cm wide at 30 paisa per meter is Rs. 36. The breadth of the room is?
Aptitude
Area
Choose an option
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A6 meters
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B8 meters
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C9 meters
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D12 meters
Answer
Correct Answer: 6 meters
Explanation
Length of carpet = Total Cost / Rate = 3600 / 30 = 120 mArea of carpet = (120 x 75) / 100 m2 = 90 m2 ∴ Area of the room = 90 m2Breadth of the room = Area /Length = 90 / 15 m = 6m