A rectangular garden is 15 meters long and 10 meters wide. A path 1 meter wide is built around it. What is the area of the path?

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Title: How to Calculate the Area of a Garden Path: A 15m × 10m Rectangular Garden with a 1m Wide Path Around It --- When designing a beautiful and functional outdoor space, one common decision is adding a walking path around a garden. Imagine a rectangular garden measuring 15 meters long and 10 meters wide—that’s a neat 150 square meter area. Now, adding a 1-meter-wide path around the garden significantly enhances both aesthetics and usability. But how much area does this path occupy? ### Understanding the Garden and Path Dimensions