document.write( "Question 993371: A rectangular garden measures 32ft by 62ft. Surrounding (and bordering) the garden is a path 4ft wide. Find the area of this path. Be sure to include the correct unit in your answer. \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #612633 by macston(5194)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! . \n" ); document.write( "Area of path=(area of path+area of garden)-(area of garden) \n" ); document.write( ". \n" ); document.write( "For area of both, garden dimensions are increased by path: \n" ); document.write( ". \n" ); document.write( "Area of path=(32ft+8ft)(62ft+8ft)-(32ft)(62ft) \n" ); document.write( "Area of path=2800ft^2-1984ft^2=816ft^2 \n" ); document.write( ". \n" ); document.write( "ANSWER: The area of the path is 816 square feet. \n" ); document.write( " |