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There is a playground behind Jayden’s school where kids go outside for recess. The playground is 85 feet wide and 236 feet long. Jayden is curious if the playground has an area of more or less than 20,000 square feet. Does it? Show and explain how you know.

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Answer:

Yes

Explanation:

A = L x W

A = 236 x 85

A = 20,060

20,060 is more than 20,000 so yes

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