SSC CPO 2019 PYQ — Question 132

SSC CPO Tier I - 11th December 2019 - Shift 2 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q132

A field is in the form of a circle. The cost of fencing around it at 12 per meter is 2,640. What is the area (in m2) of the field?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 2 i.e. 3850 m2

Understanding Application
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Given 12 per meter is 2640

So in one meter = 2640/12

= 220

Now

2πr = 220

r = 220 × 7/22 ×2

r = 35

Hence

Area = πr2

= 22/7 × 35 × 35

= 3850