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The length of a rectangular lot is 5 m more than its width, and its perimeter is 110 m. What is its area?

  1. 2750 m²
  2. 750 m²
  3. 900 m²
  4. 110 m²

Answer

B. 750 m²

Solution

2(w + 5 + w) = 110 → w = 25, l = 30. Area = 30 × 25 = 750 m².

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