Answer to Question #264920 in Geometry for Sha

Question

You just bought a plot of land that measures 50 feet by 100 feet and are going to build a house on the lot. The house measures 30 feet by 48 feet.  How much of the lot will be left after you place the house in the center of the lot

Answer 1

Solution:

Area of plot of land$=50\times100=5000\ ft^2$

Area of house$=30\times48=1440\ ft^2$

Remaining area$=5000-1440=3560\ ft^2$