document.write( "Question 608479: A rectangular plot 50 feet by 100 feet is surrounded on all sides by a concrete walk 5 feet wide. Find the number of square feet in the surface of the walk.
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document.write( "Note: A = l·w
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document.write( "50 feet by 100 feet (5ft path around outside)
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document.write( "Find the number of square feet in the surface of the walk.
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document.write( "Subtracting the larger 'rectangle' from smaller:
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document.write( " 60·110 - 50·100 = number of square feet in the surface of the walk \n" );
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