The Length of a Rectangle Is 10 Inches More Than

question 172

Multiple Choice

The length of a rectangle is 10 inches more than its width. If 5 inches are taken from the length and added to the width, the figure becomes a square with an area of 289 square inches. What are the dimensions of the original
Figure?

• A) 17 in. by 17 in.
• B) 12 in. by 22 in.
• C) 7 in. by 17 in.
• D) 12 in. by 17 in.

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