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By decreasing each dimension by 1 unit, the area of a rect- angle decreased from 40 square feet (on the left) to 28 square feet (on the right). Find the percent of decrease in area. 8 ft 7 ft Area: Area: 5 ft 4 ft 40 sq ft 28 sq ft

By decreasing each dimension by 1 unit, the area of a rect- angle decreased from 40 square feet (on the left) to 28 square feet (on the right). Find the percent of decrease in area. 8 ft 7 ft Area: Area: 5 ft 4 ft 40 sq ft 28 sq ft

Holt Mcdougal Larson Pre-algebra: Student Edition 2012
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By decreasing each dimension by 1 unit, the area of a rect- angle decreased from 40 square feet (on the left) to 28 square feet (on the right). Find the percent of decrease in area. 8 ft 7 ft Area: Area: 5 ft 4 ft 40 sq ft 28 sq ft
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