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The length of a rectangular lot is 7 m more than its width, and its perimeter is 82 m. What is its area?
- 408 m²
- 1394 m²
- 576 m²
- 82 m²
Answer
A. 408 m²
Solution
2(w + 7 + w) = 82 → w = 17, l = 24. Area = 24 × 17 = 408 m².
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