SOLUTION: A manufacturer wants to enlarge an existing facility such that the total floor area is 1.5 times that of the current facility. The floor area of the current facility is rectangular

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Question 295268: A manufacturer wants to enlarge an existing facility such that the total floor area is 1.5 times that of the current facility. The floor area of the current facility is rectangular and measures 250 feet by 160 feet. The manufacturer wants to increase each dimension by the same amount.
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