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  1. A man walked diagonally across a square lot. Approximately, what was the percent saved by not walking along the edges?

    2. A.

    20
    B.

    24
    C.

    30
    D.

    33

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    Answer : Option C

    Explanation :

    Let the side of the square(ABCD) be x metres.

     

    Then, AB + BC = 2x metres.

     

    AC = 2x = (1.41x) m.

     

    Saving on 2x metres = (0.59x) m.

     

    Saving % =[\(\frac { 0.59 X} { 2X } \)x100]%=30% (approx.)

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