A rectangular lot was measured using a 50m steel tape which was later found to be 15mm too short. The recorded dimensions were 122.5m long by 94.5m wide. What is the error in the area?
A rectangular lot was measured using a 50m steel tape which was later found to be 15mm too short. The recorded dimensions were 122.5m long by 94.5m wide. What is the error in the area?
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Transcribed Image Text:A rectangular lot was measured using a 50m steel tape which was later found to be 15mm too short.
The recorded dimensions were 122.5m long by 94.5m wide. What is the error in the area?
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