SOLUTION: a lot is 60 m by 35 m. A house 25 m by 8 m is built on the lot. how much is left over

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Question 913447: a lot is 60 m by 35 m. A house 25 m by 8 m is built on the lot. how much is left over
Found 2 solutions by josmiceli, gussy245:
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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+60%2A35+=+2100+ m2
+25%2A8++=+200+ m2
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+2100+-+200+=+1900+
1900 square meters is left

Answer by gussy245(2) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi, First you would find the area of the lot which is 35m x 60m = 2,100 m. Then, you would find the area of the house which is 25m x 8m = 200 m. Then you subtract the are of the lot minus the area of the house which is 2,100m - 200m = 1,900m. So your answer is 1,900m