Question 1193973
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For each dimension, we'll add on 4 feet because we're really adding on two copies of 2 ft each.
The 23 updates to 23+4 = 27
The 41 updates to 41+4 = 45


When including the uniform path, the rectangle is 27 ft by 45 ft.
The larger rectangle has area 27*45 = 1215 sq ft.
The original rectangle has area 23*41 = 943 sq ft.
The difference of these areas is exactly the area of the path only.
1215-943 = 272


Answer: 272 square feet
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