Problem:
Karl's rectangular vegetable garden is feet by feet, and Makenna's is feet by feet. Whose garden is larger in area?
Answer Choices:
A. Karl's garden is larger by square feet.
B. Karl's garden is larger by square feet.
C. The gardens are the same size.
D. Makenna's garden is larger by square feet.
E. Makenna's garden is larger by square feet.
Solution:
Karl's garden is square feet. Makenna's garden is square feet. Makenna's garden is larger by square feet.
Answer: .
The problems on this page are the property of the MAA's American Mathematics Competitions