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2 Farmers Jay, Peter, Sam, Bob and Larry own rectangular farms, as indicated in the drawing. Jay's field is 6 acres, Peter's field is 8 acres, Sam's field is 1 acre, Bob's field is 2 acres and Larry's field is 3 acres. Find the area of the common pasture. PLEASE ANSWER ASAP

2 Farmers Jay, Peter, Sam, Bob and Larry own rectangular farms, as indicated in the-example-1
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Answer:

2 acres

Explanation:

Jay's land is 4 x 1.5 = 6 acres

Peter's land is 4 x 2 = 8 acres

Sam's land is 1 x 1 = 1 acre

Common Pasture is 1 x 2 = 2 acres

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