A rectangular lot was 55 feet long and 35 feet wide. Then, the length and the width of the lot were both increased by 5 feet. How many square feet (ft2) does the LARGER lot cover?

A.
25 ft2

B.
475 ft2

C.
1,925 ft2

D.
2,400 ft2

Question

A rectangular lot was 55 feet long and 35 feet wide. Then, the length and the width of the lot were both increased by 5 feet. How many square feet (ft2) does the LARGER lot cover?
	
A.
25 ft2
	
B.
475 ft2
	
C.
1,925 ft2
	
D.
2,400 ft2

anonymous · Answer

So the total of the larger one is 2,400ft2. And the difference between the two is 475ft2. But I think it's asking what's the area of the larger lot cover, not the difference. Thank you though.