SOLUTION: I have fenced yard that measures 42 feet by 68 feet. Inside the perimeter there is a sidewalk all the way around that measures 4 feet wide. What is the area of the sidewalk?

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Question 208237: I have fenced yard that measures 42 feet by 68 feet. Inside the perimeter there is a sidewalk all the way around that measures 4 feet wide. What is the area of the sidewalk?
Answer by checkley77(12569) About Me  (Show Source):
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2*4(42-4)+2*4(68-4)
8*38+8*64
304+512=816 sq ft.