Jorge's rectangular garden was 17 feet long and had a perimeter of 54 feet. He made his garden 5 feet longer. What is the area of his new garden?

A.64 square feet
B.220 square feet
C.85 square feet
D.22 square feet

Question

Jorge's rectangular garden was 17 feet long and had a perimeter of 54 feet. He made his garden 5 feet longer. What is the area of his new garden? 

A.64 square feet 
B.220 square feet 
C.85 square feet 
D.22 square feet

aric200 · Answer

The answer is B
. 220 square feet 

17*2=34 
54-34=20/2=10 feet wide 
17+5=22 ft long* 10 wide= 220

aric200 · Answer

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