Calculate the total expense to construct a fence around a square plot whose area is 289 square feet, given that the fencing costs Rs. 58 per foot.

Explanation

Let the length of one side of the square be 'a' feet. Since the area is 289 sq ft, a² = 289, so a = 17 ft. The perimeter, which is the total length of the fence, equals 4 × 17 = 68 ft. Multiplying the perimeter by the cost per foot: 68 × 58 = Rs. 3944. Therefore, none of the listed options match the correct cost.