Question

Two paths each 2m wide run across the middle of a rectangular field. If the area of the cross path is 196m and its length is 60m, find its breadth​

Answer 1

d=2m

Area(A)=196m

l=60m

Now,

A=d(l+b-d)

196=2(60+b-2)

196=2(58+b)

196=116+2b

2b=196-116

2b=80

b=40m