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A path 2 meters wide is built outside around a square field of side 10 meters. What is the area of the path?
A44 sq. m
B80 sq. m
C96 sq. m
D100 sq. m
✓ Correct Answer: C — 96 sq. m
Outer side = 10 + 2 + 2 = 14m. Path Area = 14^2 - 10^2 = 196 - 100 = 96 sq. m.
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