Question

A mat in the shape of a parallelogram has a height of 4 cm and a base of 3 cm. How much would it cost to cover a parallelogram shaped hall with an area of 180 sq. cm with mats, if each mat costs Rs.7?

• A. Rs. 105
• B. Rs. 115
• C. Rs. 135
• D. Rs. 95

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Rs. 105

Let n be the number of mats required

base of mat = 3 cm
height of mat = 4 cm

Area of the parallelogram = base $\times$ height

Area of hall = Area of mat $\times$ number of mats

$\Rightarrow$ 180 = 4 x 3 x n

$\Rightarrow n=\frac{180}{12}=15$

Given that each mat costs Rs. 7

Then the cost of 15 mats costs = 7 x 15 = Rs.105