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A rectangular garden measures 26ft by 37ft. Surrounding (and bordering) the garden is a path 2ft wide. Find the area of this path. Be sure to include the correct unit in your answer.
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A rectangular garden measures 26ft by 37ft. Surrounding (and bordering) the garden is a path 2ft wide. Find the area of this path. Be sure to include the correct unit in your answer.

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26*37=962sqft
Add 4 ft to both numbers (2ft per side)
30*41=1230sqft
Subtract out the garden area
1230-962=268sqft
The path is 268 sq ft
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