Question

A square flower bed that is 7 feet long is surrounded by a square lawn that is 17 feet long. What is the area covered by the lawn?​

Answer 1

40

Explanation:

7*4=28

17*4=68

68-28=40

Answer 2

240 Sq Feet

Explanation:

the flower bed is 7*7= so 49 Square Feet

The Lawn, including the garden is 17*17= 289 square feet

the lawn without the garden is 289-49= 240 sq feet