document.write( "Question 372720: the diagram shows a rectangular room measuring 12 feet by 20 feet. the square in the center represents a rug measuring 8 feet on each side. how much area in the room does the rug not cover ? \n" ); document.write( "
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12*20=240 ft^2 is the room area.
\n" ); document.write( "8*8=64 ft^2 for the rug.
\n" ); document.write( "240-64=176 ft^2 is not covered by the rug.
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