A Rug Is to Fit in a Room So That

question 196

Multiple Choice

A rug is to fit in a room so that a border of even width is left on all four sides. If the room is 12 feet by 15 feet and the area of the rug is 108 square feet, how wide will the border be?

• A) 2.2 ft
• B) 3 ft
• C) 1.5 ft
• D) 1 ft

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