The Area of a Rectangular Region Is 187 Square Feet

question 12

Multiple Choice

The area of a rectangular region is 187 square feet. If the length and width are each increased by 5 feet, the area is increased by 165 square feet. Find the length and width of the original rectangle.

• A) 13 feet by 19 feet
• B) 11 feet by 17 feet
• C) 10 feet by 16 feet
• D) 8 feet by 14 feet
• E) 12 feet by 18 feet

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