Owner of an office building is expanding the length and width of a parking lot by the same amount. What currently measures 120 ft by 80 ft, and expansion will increase its area by 4400 ft.². By how many feet should the length of the parking lot be increased

1.2ft

20ft

66.3ft

220ft

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28 April, 03:51

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Kathleen Cowan · Answer 1

20 ft

Step-by-step explanation:

120 times 80 is 9600 ft. 4400 more is 14000. 20 plus 120 is 140 and 20 plus 80 is 100. 100 times 140 is 14000

Owner of an office building is expanding the length and width of a parking lot by the same amount. What currently measures 120 ft by 80 ft, and expansion will increase its area by 4400 ft.². By how many feet should the length of the parking lot be increased1.2ft20ft66.3ft220ft