Cost of Road Construction Outside Square Field
XAT 2015 · Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation · Medium · Quantitative Ability
A circular road is constructed outside a square field. The perimeter of the square field is . If the width of the road is and cost of construction is Rs. per sq.ft., find the lowest possible cost to construct of the total road.
- A.
Rs. 70,400
- B.
Rs. 125,400
- C.
Rs. 140,800
- D.
Rs. 235,400
- E.
None of the above
Answer
B
Explanation
Side of square . Distance from center to corner = . To construct a road outside the square field, inner radius . Outer radius .
Area of circular road = Taking , Area =
Area of road = Cost = Rs. .
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