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Mr and mrs burkes yard measures 40 ft by 30 ft their garden in this yard measures 30 fr by 4 ft by how many square feet will the grass area decrease if the burkes increase the garden with by 5 feet?

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Answer:

20 Sq. Ft.

Explanation:

The yard totals 1,200 sq ft. The original garden is 120 sq ft. It is increased to 140 sq ft. there is a difference of 20 sq ft. between the old and new garden. which is how much their grass area will decrease.

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