A rectangular playground has a length of 25 metres and a width of 15 metres. Joseph runs all the way around the edge of the playground exactly 2 times. What is the total distance Joseph ran?

Answer as guest — Start Free Practice Test to earn Practice PointsHow to earn pointsAsk a question+3Answer a question+1Someone answers yours+1Your Q gets upvoted+1Pioneer bonus (first 5)+51 point = ₹1 discount on purchases, ask questions & climb the leaderboard!

• A 80 metres
• B 160 metres
• C 40 metres
• D 120 metres

Submit Answer

Show answer and explanation

Answer: B. 160 metres

Perimeter of 1 lap = 2 × (25 + 15) = 2 × 40 = 80 metres.
For 2 laps = 80 × 2 = 160 metres.

Answering after opening this box earns no Practice Points.