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The answer is oxbow 5 1/3 ft^2
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Answer:

5 1/3 ft ^2

Explanation:

The perimeter of the larger rectangle is 14, and we are given the length,
∴ sum of width of larger rectangle = 14 - 4 - 4

= 6

∴Width of larger rectangle = 6/2 = 3ft

Since the two rectangles are similar, their sides are in proportion,

to solve the equation 2/3 = ?/4, you can cross-multiply.

Cross-multiplying means multiplying the numerator of the first fraction with the denominator of the second fraction, and vice versa.

2 * 4 = 8

3 * ? = 8

To find the value of "?," divide 8 by 3:

? = 8/3 ft

Area of rectangle = l*b

= (8/3) * 2

= 16/3

= 5 1/3 ft ^2

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