A rectangular flower garden measures 8 by 6 m.  A path of uniform width is to be added along both shorter sides and longer sides of the garden. The landscape artist doing the work wants to double the garden area with the addition of this path.  How wide should the path be? Select one: a. 2.85 m b. 1 m c. 1.84 m d. 2 m

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A rectangular flower garden measures 8 by 6 m.  A path of uniform width is to be added along both shorter sides and longer sides of the garden. The landscape artist doing the work wants to double the garden area with the addition of this path.  How wide should the path be?

Select one:
a. 2.85 m
b. 1 m
c. 1.84 m
d. 2 m

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