Question 410893
The phrase "area of the area of the rug" somewhat bewilders me...


Anyway, using {{{P = 2(L+W)}}}, substituting P = 20 and W = 3,


{{{20 = 2(L+3)}}}


{{{10 = L+3}}} --> {{{L = 7}}}. The length is 7 and the width is 3, so the area A is {{{A = LW = 7*3 = 21}}} (sq feet).