Solve the Problem. -A Rug Is to Fit in a Room So That

question 72

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-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 15 feet by 21 feet and the area of the rug is 216 square feet, how wide will the border be?

• A)1.5 ft
• B)4 ft
• C)3.5 ft
• D)2.5 ft

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