document.write( "Question 723258: The Johnson Performing Arts center has increased in size. The area of the new building is 42% larger than the area of the original building. If the area of the new building is 56,000 square feet, determine the area of the original building \n" ); document.write( "

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X+(X+.42X)=56,000
\n" ); document.write( "X+1.42X=56,000
\n" ); document.write( "2.42X=56,000
\n" ); document.write( "X=56,000/2.42
\n" ); document.write( "X=23,140.50 FT^2. FOR THE ORIGINAL SIZE. \n" ); document.write( "

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