The area of a field in the shape of a regular hexagon is 2400√3 m2. The cost of fencing the field at Rs.16.80/ metre is:
Show answer & explanation
Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 4 i.e Rs.4,032.
| Understanding/Application |
|
Let the side be x. Area of a hexagon = 3√3x2/2 2400√3 = 3√3x2/2 x2 = 1600 |
|
x = 40 m Perimeter of a hexagon = 6x = 6(40) = 240 m The cost of fencing the field = 16.8(240) = Rs. 4032 |