SSC PYQTier 1 2025

SSC CGL – Combined Graduate Level Examination · Question 70

A circular park with 8 m diameter is surrounded by a 0.5 m wide path. What is the percentage increase in area?

  1. 40%
  2. 26.66%
  3. 26.56%
  4. 65%
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Answer: (C) 26.56%

Explanation

(4.5² − 4²)/4² = 4.25/16 = 26.56%.