Your Home Is on a Square Lot $420$ Feet

question 83

Multiple Choice

Your home is on a square lot. To add more space to your yard, you purchase an additional 30 feet along the side of your property (see figure) . The area of the lot is now 43,875 square feet. What are the dimensions of the new lot?

• A) 180 feet by 210 feet
• B) 180 feet by 240 feet
• C) 165 feet by 195 feet
• D) 195 feet by 225 feet
• E) 225 feet by \(420\) feet

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