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The length of a rectangular lot is 4 m more than its width, and its perimeter is 104 m. What is its area?
- 2496 m²
- 672 m²
- 784 m²
- 104 m²
Answer
B. 672 m²
Solution
2(w + 4 + w) = 104 → w = 24, l = 28. Area = 28 × 24 = 672 m².
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