SOLUTION: a path surrounds a plot of grass 45 ft. wide and 35ft. long. If the path is 6ft. wide, find the area [of the path.]

Question 813265: a path surrounds a plot of grass 45 ft. wide and 35ft. long. If the path is 6ft. wide, find the area [of the path.]
Answer by TimothyLamb(4379) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Ag = 45*35 = 1575 sq.ft.
Agp = (45+12)*(35+12) = (57)*(47) = 2679 sq.ft.
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Ap = Agp - Ag = 2679 - 1575 = 1104 sq.ft.
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