Solve the Problem. -A Rectangular Lot Whose Perimeter Is 440 Feet Is Fenced

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Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-A rectangular lot whose perimeter is 440 feet is fenced along three sides. An expensive fencing along the lot's length costs $23 per foot , and an inexpensive fencing along the two side widths costs only $11 per
Foot. The total cost of the fencing along the three sides comes to $4960. What are the lot's dimensions?

• A)Length 120 ft; Width 100 ft
• B)Length 127 ft; Width 93 ft
• C)Length 114 ft; Width 106 ft
• D)Length 240 ft; Width 200 ft

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