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Question 141945This question is from textbook Prentice Hall Mathmatics Pre-Algrebra
: Please help me to understand this problem. Thank you sooo very much
Here is the problem:
A lot measures 50ft by 100ft. The house on the lot measures 25ft by 50ft. What is the area of the lawn?
Thank you so much in advance This question is from textbook Prentice Hall Mathmatics Pre-Algrebra

Answer by checkley77(12844) About Me  (Show Source):
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lot=50*100=5,000ft^2.
house=25*50=1,250ft^2
5,000-1,250=3,750ft^2 is left over for a lawn.