Question

Branda and Laurie have rectangular-shaped backyards. Branda's yard measures 35 feet by 90 feet. Laurie's yard measures 40 feet by 65 feet. How much greater is the area of Branda's yard than Laurie's yard?

A- 20 ft²
B- 40 ft²
C- 550 ft²
D- 2600 ft²

Answer 1

Branda's yerd:
35 x 90 = 3,150
Laurie's yard:
40 x 65 = 2,600
Difference:
3,150 - 2,600 = 550
Your answer is C.550 ft².

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Answer 2

The answer is the option C

`550\ ft^(2)`

Explanation:

Step 1

Find the area of Branda's yard

`A=35*90=3,150\ ft^(2)`

Step 2

Find the area of Laurie's yard

`A=40*65=2,600\ ft^(2)`

Step 3

To find how much greater is the area of Branda's yard than Laurie's yard, calculate the difference of the areas

`3,150\ ft^(2)-2,600\ ft^(2)=550\ ft^(2)`