The Dimensions of a Door Are $4 \mathrm { ft }$

question 51

Multiple Choice

The dimensions of a door are $4 \mathrm { ft }$ by $7 \mathrm { ft } 6 \text { in }$ . If the same amount is added to each dimension of the door, the area is increased by $19.5 \mathrm { ft } ^ { 2 }$ Find the dimensions of the new door.

• A) \(5.5 \mathrm { ft } \times 9 \mathrm { ft }\)
• B) \(4.5 \mathrm { ft } \times 8 \mathrm { ft }\)
• C) \(6.5 \mathrm { ft } \times 10 \mathrm { ft }\)
• D) \(5.5 \mathrm { ft } \times 8.5 \mathrm { ft }\)
• E) \(4.5 \mathrm { ft } \times 8.5 \mathrm { ft }\)

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Labor Management Relations Act

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Occupational Safety and Health Act

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Taft-Hartley Act

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