A rectangular grassy plot 110 m. by 65 m has a gravel path 2.5 m wide all round it on the inside. Find the cost of gravelling the path at 50 paise per sq. metre	Choose one:	A) s 425	B) s 780	C) s 880	D) s 480	E) s 980

Rationale: "area of the plot = 110 m * 65 m = 7150 sq . m area of plot excluding gravel = 105 m * 60 m = 6300 sq . m area of gravel = 7150 sq . m - 6300 sq . m = 850 sq . m cost of building it = 850 sq . m * 50 = 42500 p in rs = 42500 / 100 = rs 425 answer : a"
Answer: A