Difficulty: Easy
Correct Answer: 20 m
Explanation:
Introduction / Context:
The question examines percentage-based relation between sides and area calculation inversion to retrieve a side length.
Given Data / Assumptions:
Concept / Approach:
Area A = L * B = 1.15 * B^2. Solve for B via B^2 = A / 1.15.
Step-by-Step Solution:
Verification / Alternative check:
L = 1.15 * 20 = 23 m. Area check: 23 * 20 = 460 sq m. Correct.
Why Other Options Are Wrong:
30 m, 40 m, 50 m, 25 m produce areas inconsistent with 460 given the 15% relation.
Common Pitfalls:
Using 1.15 incorrectly as 15 or 0.15; or taking square root before dividing by 1.15.
Final Answer:
20 m
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