SOLUTION: A lot is 40 meters by 36 meters. Ahouse 27 meters by 9 meters is built on the lot.How much area is left over for a lawn?

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Question 61181: A lot is 40 meters by 36 meters. Ahouse 27 meters by 9 meters is built on the lot.How much area is left over for a lawn?
Answer by tutorcecilia(2152) About Me  (Show Source):
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Area = (length)(width) [Use the formula for the area of a rectangle]
Area (lot)=(40)(36)=1440 meters
Area (house)=(27)(9)=243
Area of lot - area of house = area of lawn
1440-243=1197 meters area for the lawn