A hall 20 m long and 15 m broad is surrounded by a verandah of uniform width of 2.5 m. the cost of flooring the verandah at the rate of 3.50 per sq. meter is?

• A. Rs. 800
• B. Rs. 700
• C. Rs. 600
• D. Rs. 500

Answer: (B)

Area of verandah = [(25 x 20) -(20 x 15)] m2= 200 m2? Cost of flooring = Rs. (200 x 3.50)= Rs. 700