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The total surface area of the walls of a room 7m long, 5m wide and xm high is 96m2. ...

The total surface area of the walls of a room 7m long, 5m wide and xm high is 96m2. Find the value of x
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  • A \(\frac{2}{3}\)
  • B 2
  • C 4
  • D 8
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
T.S.A of the wall \(=7\time 5 + 7 \times x + 5 \times x +7 \times 5 = 96\\
70 + 7x + 5x = 96 \Rightarrow 12x = 96-70=26\\
x = \frac{26}{12}=2\)

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