SOLUTION: 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 n

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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 ?
Answer by checkley79(3341) About Me  (Show Source):
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12*20=240 ft^2 is the room area.
8*8=64 ft^2 for the rug.
240-64=176 ft^2 is not covered by the rug.