A rectangular plot measures 25 meters in length and 15 meters in width. Two perpendicular walkways, each 2 meters wide, intersect at the center of the plot. Grass is planted in the remaining area. What is the total grassy area in square meters?

Explanation

To find the grassy area, first calculate the total area of the field: 25 × 15 = 375 m². The combined area of the two walkways is the sum of their individual areas minus the overlapped square where they cross: (25 × 2) + (15 × 2) - (2 × 2) = 50 + 30 - 4 = 76 m². Subtracting this from the total area gives the grassy area: 375 - 76 = 299 m².